In Clemmensen Reduction carbonyl compound

Question:

In Clemmensen Reduction carbonyl compound is treated with _____________.

(i) Zinc amalgam + HCl

(ii) Sodium amalgam + HCl

(iii) Zinc amalgam + nitric acid

(iv) Sodium amalgam + HNO3

Solution:

Option (i) Zinc amalgam + HCl is the answer.

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