In Wolf-Kishner reduction, the carbonyl group of aldehydes and ketones is converted into

> C H_{2}

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- C H_{3}

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- C H_{2} O H

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> C H O H

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Solution

The correct option is A $> C H_{2}$ group
Wolf kishner reduction: Hydrazine $(N H_{2} - N H_{2})$ followed by reaction with strong base like KOH reduces carbonyl group into alkyl group.

$> C = O + N H_{2} - N H_{2} Wolff-kishner - ------- \to reduction > C = N - N H_{2} K O H - -- \to > C H_{2}$
Carbonyl group hydrazine

Hence, option (a) is correct.

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