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Reduction of aldehydes and ketones into hydrocarbons using zinc amalgam and conc. HCl is called

1. (a) Cope reduction
2. (b) Dow reduction
3. (c) Wolff-Kishner reduction
4. (d) Clemmensen reduction

Correct answer: (d) Clemmensen reduction

Solution

The reduction of aldehydes and ketones into hydrocarbons using zinc amalgam and concentrated HCl is known as the Clemmensen reduction. This reaction is specifically used for compounds that are stable under acidic conditions.

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