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The reduction of aldehyde and ketones to the corresponding hydrocarbons with amalgamated zinc and concentrated \[HCl\] is called :

A)  Wolff- Kishner reduction

B)  Clemmensen reduction

C)  Coupling reduction

D)  Cross- Cannizaro reaction

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

Key Idea: Define all reaction given in choice to find correct answer [a] Wolff Kishner reduction: [b] Clemmensen reduction: [c] Coupling reaction [d] Cross Cannizaro reaction:                  \[\therefore \] [b] is correct answer