JEE Main Chemistry question

In a reaction, RCHO is reduced to RCH₃ using amalgamated zinc and concentrated HCl and warming the solution. The reaction is known as

Answer: (B)

Solution

Zn–Hg/conc. HCl under reflux is the classic Clemmensen reduction, which

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