Reduction of aldehydes and ketones to hydrocarbons takes place in the presence of:

  • A
    $Zn$ amalgam and $HCl$ acid
  • B
    $Pd/BaSO_4$
  • C
    Anhydrous $AlCl_3$
  • D
    $Ni/Pt$

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