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Aldehydes and Ketones Clemmensen Reduction

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Ethanal can be converted into ethane in a single step using:

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Correct Answer: B) Zn(Hg)/concentrated HCl

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Clemmensen reduction, Zn(Hg)/HCl, converts the C=O group of ethanal into –CH₂–, producing ethane.

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