Clemmensen reduction of a ketone is carried out in the presence of which of the following reagent?

Z n - H g

with

H C l

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L i A l H_{4}

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H_{2}

and

P t

as catalyst

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Glycol with

K O H

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Solution

The correct option is A $Z n - H g$ with $H C l$
Clemmensen reduction of a ketone is carried out in the presence of $Z n - H g$ with $H C l$ . This reduction converts carbonyl group to methylene group. It is suitable for compounds that are sensitive to alkali.
$R - C O - C H_{3} Z n / H g - ---- \to c o n c H C l R - C H_{2} - C H_{3}$

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