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

A

ethyl acetate

B

acetic acid

C

acetamide

D

butan-2-one

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The correct Answer is:
D
Zn/HCl reduces only ketones (and not esters, acids and amides) to the corresponding hydrocarbons.
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