NEET2011ChemistryHydrocarbonsActual
Clemmensen reduction of a ketone is carried out in the presence of which of the following?
Options
- AZn - Hg with HCl
- BLiAlH ₄
- CH ₂ and Pt as catalyst
- DGlycol with KOH
Correct answer
A. Zn - Hg with HCl
Step-by-step solution
The reducing agent used in Clemmensen reduction is Zn - Hg and HCl .