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The reagent used in Wolff-Kishner reduction is

A

`NH_(2)-NH_(2)` and KOH in ethylene glycol

B

Zn-Hg /conce. HCl

C

`NaBH_(4)`

D

`Na-Hg//H_(2)O`

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The reagent used in Wolff-Kishner reduction is `NH_(2) - NH_(2)` and KOH in ethylene glycol.
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  • Wolf - Kishner reduction is

    A
    reduction of carbonyl compound in to alcohol
    B
    reduction of carbonyl compound in to alkene
    C
    reduction of carbosyl compound in to alkane
    D
    reduction of nitro compound into aniline

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    A
    `-COOH` group
    B
    `-C-=C` group
    C
    `-CHO` group
    D
    `-O-` group

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    A
    `Hg(OAC)_(2)//NaBH_(4).NaOH`
    B
    `BH_(3).THF//H_(2)O_(2).NaOH`
    C
    `LiAIH_(4)//H_(2)O`
    D
    All of these

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