1 Minute, 1 Mark: Clemmensen Reduction #shots
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Clemmensen Reduction is a chemical reaction used to convert aldehydes and ketones into their corresponding alkanes using zinc amalgam (Zn-Hg) and concentrated hydrochloric acid (HCl). It is especially useful for reducing carbonyl compounds that are stable under acidic conditions.