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  4. Clemmensen reduction of a ketone is carried out in the presence of which of the following?

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Q. Clemmensen reduction of a ketone is carried out in the presence of which of the following?

AIPMTAIPMT 2011Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

The reducing agent used in Clemmensen reduction is $Zn-Hg$ and $HCl$.

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