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Clemmensen reduction of a ketone is carried out in the presence of which of the following?

1. Glycol with KOH
2. Zn-Hg with HCl
3. LiAlH4
4. H2 and Pt as catalyst

Correct answer: Zn-Hg with HCl

Solution

Clemmensen reduction involves the reduction of ketones or aldehydes to hydrocarbons using zinc amalgam (Zn-Hg) and concentrated HCl as the reducing agent.

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