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Aldehydes, Ketones And Carboxylic Acids

Question
CBSEENCH12008811

Name the product when benzophenone is reduced with Zn(Hg) in the presence of HCl.

Solution

When benzophenone is reduced with Zn(Hg) in the presence of HCl, it gives diphenyl methane. This reaction is also known as clemmensen reduction.