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BUMHS MDCAT 2025 Chemistry #Aldehydes and Ketones #Reduction of Carbonyl Compounds

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Zn-Hg/conc. HCl reduces acetaldehyde to: (BUMHS MDCAT 2025)

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Correct Answer: A) Ethane

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Zn–Hg/conc. HCl performs Clemmensen reduction. It converts the –CHO group of acetaldehyde, CH₃CHO, into –CH₃, giving ethane.

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