Question

Clemmensen reduction of a ketone is carried out in the presence of:

• A. $LiAl{H}_4$
• B. Zn-Hg with $HCl$
• C. Glycol with $KOH$
• D. $H_2$ with $Pt$ as catalyst

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Correct answer is (b) Zn-Hg with $HCl$