For distinction between pentan-2-one and pentan-3-one, which reagent can be employed? (a) K2Cr2O7/H+ (b) ZnHg/HCl (c) NaOH/I2 (d) AgNO3/NH4OH

For distinction between pentan-2-one and pentan-3-one, which reagent c

1.	For distinction between pentan-2-one and pentan-3-one, which reagent can be employed? (a) K2Cr2O7/H+ (b) ZnHg/HCl (c) NaOH/I2 (d) AgNO3/NH4OH
Answer» The reaction of aldehydes and KETONES with zinc amalgam (Zn/Hg alloy) in concentrated hydrochloric ACID, which reduces the aldehyde or ketone to a hydrocarbon, is called Clemmensen reduction.hope it helps you out and please MARK me as BRAINLIEST