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In the given transformation, which of the following is the most appropriate reagent ?

Option: 1


Option: 2

Zn Hg / HCl


Option: 3

Na,Liq.NH3


Option: 4

NaBH4


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 Aldehydes and ketones can be reduced to hydrocarbons by the action of amalgamated Zn and concentrated HCl-Clemmensen \: reduction, or by Wolff-Kishner reduction cannot be used here because -OH group and alkene are acid sensitive groups and NaBH_{4} reduces > C=O \: to \: -CHOH \: only

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