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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

Butan-2-one

C

Acetamide

D

Acetic acid

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The correct Answer is:
B
Reduction of carbonyl compounds with Zn and HCl gives alkanes (Clemenson reduction).
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