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ChemistryCarbonyl compoundsMiscellaneous/MixedMedium2 minQB
ChemistryMediummultiple choice

Which conversions can be carried out by Clemmensen reduction?

Options:(select one or more)

Answer:
B, D
Solution:

Zn(Hg)/HCl reduces ketone C=O to CH₂, giving cyclohexane and diphenylmethane.

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