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ChemistryCarbonyl compoundsMiscellaneous/MixedEasy2 minPYQ_2020
ChemistryEasysingle choice

Which given compound can be reduced with zinc and hydrochloric acid to give the corresponding hydrocarbon

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Answer:
D
Solution:

Butan-2-one will get reduced into butan-2-one when treated with Zinc and hydrochloric acid following Clemmensen reduction, whereasZn/HCldo not reduce ester, acid, amide

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ChemistryTopic:Carbonyl compoundsSubtopic:Miscellaneous/Mixed
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