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Which of the following is Clemmensen reduction?

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Clemmensen reduction is commonly used for the reduction of aldehydes and ketones that are not sensitive to acidic conditions.
Updated On: Nov 26, 2025
  • Reduction of aldehydes/ketones to alkanes using zinc amalgam and HCl
  • Oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes/ketones
  • Reduction of nitro compounds to amines using Sn and HCl
  • Reduction of carboxylic acids to aldehydes using LiAlH\(_4\)