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Which reducing agent is used in Clemmensen reduction-

A

`NH_(2)NH_(2),`glycol, KOH

B

Zn,Hg and HCl

C

Zn and HCl

D

`LiAlH_(4)`

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B
In Clemmenson's reduction, aldehydes and ketones are reduced to alkanes by reducing agent Zn(Hg) and conc. HCl.
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