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Find the major product in the following reaction.
CH3O||CHZnHg−−−−−Conc. HCl

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CH3CH2OH
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CH3CH3
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CH3OCH3
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CH3COOH
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Solution

The correct option is B CH3CH3
ZnHg/Conc, HCl reduce aldehydes and ketones to alkanes.
CH3O||CHZnHg−−−−−Conc. HClCH3CH3

This is known as Clemmensen reduction.

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