Given conversion can be achieved by:

Wolf-Kishner reduction

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Clemmensen reduction

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L i A l H_{4}

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N a B H_{4}

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Solution

The correct option is B Clemmensen reduction
Both Wolf-Kishner and Clemmensen reaction reagents reduce carbonyl to alkane. Here, as $N M e_{3}^{+}$ has acidic character (due to high $- I$ effect), Clemmensen reagent is a better pick. Because Clemmensen is a acidic reagent whereas Wolf-Kishner is basic.

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