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In the reaction, `C_(6)H_(5)COCH_(3)underset(Zn-Hg//conc.HCl)overset([H])toX,X` isA. tolueneB. methyl benzeneC. benzylalcoholD. ethyl benzene

Answer» Correct Answer - D
`underset("Acetophenone")(C_(6)H_(5)COCH_(3))underset(Zn-Hg//conc.HCl)overset(4[H])tounderset("Ethyl benzene")(C_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)CH_(3))`
The above reaction is known as Clemmensen reduction.


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