Clemmensen reduction involves the conversion of $ >C=O $ to $ >CH_2 $ in the presence of:

  • A
    $Zn/Hg$ and concentrated $HCl$
  • B
    Alcohol
  • C
    $Zn$ dust
  • D
    $Zn/alcohol$

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