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The reduction of aldehyde and .ketones to  the   corresponding   hydrocarbons   with amalgamated zinc and concentrated\[\text{HCl}\] 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 Wolff Kishner reduction:                 (b) Clemmensen reduction:                                 (c) Coupling reaction                   Cross Cannizaro reaction:                 \[\therefore \](b) is correct answer