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The reagent used in Wolff-Kishner reduct...

The reagent used in Wolff-Kishner reduction is

A

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

B

Zn-Hg/conc.HCl

C

`NaBH_(4)`

D

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

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