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JEE CHEMISTRY MCQ: ALDEHYDES & KETONES & CARBOXYLIC ACIDS

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In Clemmensen's reduction, the catalyst used is
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Zn−Hg+\mathrm{Zn}-\mathrm{Hg}+ Conc. HCl\mathrm{HCl}
Option A (Zn−Hg+\mathrm{Zn}-\mathrm{Hg}+ Conc. HCl\mathrm{HCl}) is correct because Clemmensen reduction uses zinc amalgam and concentrated hydrochloric acid.

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