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Which one of the following is reduced with zinc and hydrochloric acid to give the corresponding hydrocarbon?(a) ethyl acetate(b) acetic acid(c) acetamide(d) butan-2-one
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Reduction is a chemical reaction that involves the gaining of electrons by a molecule, atom, or ion. In organic chemistry, reduction often refers to the addition of hydrogen to a molecule, or the removal of oxygen from it. Show more…
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