Clemmensen reduction of a ketone is carried out in the presence of which of the following?

  • A
    $Glycol$ with $KOH$
  • B
    $Zn-Hg$ with $HCl$
  • C
    $LiAlH_4$
  • D
    $H_2$ and $Pt$ as catalyst

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