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Aldehydes and ketones can be subjected to Clemmensen reduction and Wolf-Kishner reduction. Name the reagents used in both cases.

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Clemensens reduction: Zn/Hg and HCl
Wolf-Kishner reduction-Hydrazine, KOH, Diethylene glycol
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