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Oxidation and Reduction

In Clemmensen...

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In Clemmensen Reduction carbonyl compound is treated with____________.

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Clemmensen reduction

Clemmensen reduction is the conversion of the carbonyl group \((C=O)~to~CH_2\). It is a reduction reaction takes place in the presence of zinc amalgam and \(HCl.\)

Hence,option A is the correct answer.

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