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Which one of the following is reduced with zine and hydrochloric acid to give the corresponding hydrocarbon?

A

Butan-2-one

B

Acetic acid

C

Acetamide

D

Ethyl acelate

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The correct Answer is:
A
`CH_(3) CH_(2) COCH_(3) overset (Zn + HCI) to CH_(3) CH_(2) CH_(3)`
This is Clenumensen reduction

More intensifled is + ve on C-atom more is tendecy to attack by nucleophile but due to steric hindrance this tendency decrease.
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