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    Which one of the following is reduced with zinc and hydrochloric acid to give the corresponding hydrocarbon [AIEEE 2004]

    A)                 Acetamide         

    B)                 Acetic acid

    C)                 Ethyl acetate     

    D)                 Butan?2?one

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

                    Butane 2-one will get reduced into butane when treated with Zinc and hydrochloric acid following Clemmensen reduction, whereas Zn/HCl do not reduce ester, acid, amide


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