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The Clemmensen reduction of ketones is c...

The Clemmensen reduction of ketones is carried out in the presence of

A

`Zn-Hg` with `HCl`

B

`LiAlH_(4)`

C

`H_(2)` and `Pt` as a catalyst

D

glycol with KOH

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The reagents used to carry out Clemmensen reduction of ketones are `Zn-Hg` with conc. HCl.
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