Which one of the following is reduced with Zn/Hg and Hydrochloric acid to give the corresponding alkane ?

Acetamide

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Acetic acid

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Ethyl acid

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Butan-2-one

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Solution

The correct option is D Butan-2-one
The Clemmensen reduction allows the deoxygenation of aldehydes or ketones, to produce the corresponding hydrocarbon using amalgamated zinc and hydrochloric acid but the substrate must be stable in the presence of strong acid.

Therefore, among the given options, Butan-2-one can be reduced to corresponding hydrocarbon

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