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The Clemmensen reduction of acetone yiel...

The Clemmensen reduction of acetone yields

A

Ethanol

B

Ethanal

C

Propane

D

Propanol

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C
Clemmensen.s reduction is done on aldehydes and ketones using Zn-Hg/HCl to form alkanes
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