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The reagent used in Clemmensen's reducti...

The reagent used in Clemmensen's reduction is

A

conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)`

B

Zn-Hg/conc. HCl

C

aq. KOH

D

alc.KOH

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B
In Clemmensen's reduction Zn-Hg/ con HCl is used

This method is used to vonvert carbonyl compound into alkane.
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