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Q.

The reagents used in the Wolff – kishner reduction are 

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a

Zn-Hg and conc.HCl 

b

Zn and CH3COOH 

c

Hydrazine, glycol and alkali 

d

Anhydrous ZnCl2 and conc. HCl

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Wolf-Kisner reduction reaction utilizes hydrazine as the reducing agent in presence of strong alkali and glycol 

To give final product from ketone to Methylene groups with the reduction of carbonyl group. 

Hence, correct option is option (C) Hydrazine, glycol and alkali.

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