NEETChemistryAldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsMCQ+4 / −1
Clemmensen reduction of a ketone is carried out in the presence of which of the following?
- AGlycol with KOH
- BZn-Hg with HCl
- CLiAlH4
- DH2 and Pt as catalyst
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Correct answer: B

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