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The reagent used in Wolff-Kishner reduct...

The reagent used in Wolff-Kishner reduction is

A

`NH_2 - NH_2` and KOH in ethylene glycol

B

Zn-Hg/ conc. HCl

C

`NaBH_4`

D

`Na-Hg//H_2O`

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A
`NH_(2)-NH_(2)` and KOH in ethylene glycol.
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