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Q.

When acetaldehyde undergoes reaction with Zn-Hg/HCl, the product obtained is 

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a

ethane 

b

propane 

c

butane

d

methane 

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

When acetaldehyde undergoes reduction reaction with Zn-Hg/HCl in presence of Hg in acidic condition then Ethane is obtained along with water molecule. 

CH3CHOAcetaldehyde+4H+ ProtonConc.HCl ZnHg    CH3CH3Ethane+H2O .

Hence, the correct answer is option (B) ethane.

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