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The conversion of $- {coch}_{2} - t o - C H_{2} - C H_{2} -$ using Hg/ Zn and HCI is known as

Clemmensen reduction

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The correct option is A Clemmensen reduction
The reduction of ketones to alkanes using zinc amalgam and hydrochloric acid is known as Clemmensen reduction. Therefore, the conversion of $- C O C H_{2} -$ to $- C H_{2} - C H_{2} -$ using $Z n - H g$ and $H C l$ is known as Clemmensen reduction.

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C O C H_{2}

C H_{2} - C H_{2}

H g / Z n

H C l

Reduction of carbonyl group into –CH₂ in presence of Zn-Hg/HCl is an example of:

- C = O

- C H_{2}

$Z n - H g - --- \to H C l product of the clemmensen reduction is$

P h C H O

Z n H C I

L A H

(Z n (H g) / c o n c . H C I)

(N H_{2} N H_{2}

O^{-}

H)

P h C H O

Z n + H C l

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