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Wolff-Kishner reduction is used for the ...

Wolff-Kishner reduction is used for the reduction of :

A

nitro compound

B

carboxylic acids

C

carbonyl compound

D

olefins.

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The correct Answer is:
C
`NH_(2)-NH_(2)` in the presence of KOH at 437 K reduces C=O to `CH_(2)`
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