Which of the following reactions is an example of Clemmensen reduction?

  • A
    $R-COCl + H_2 \xrightarrow{Pd/BaSO_4} R-CHO + HCl$
  • B
    $R-CHO \xrightarrow[(ii) KOH/HOCH_2CH_2OH]{(i) NH_2-NH_2} R-CH_3$
  • C
    $R-COOC_2H_5 \xrightarrow[2. H_2O]{1. DIBAL-H} R-CHO + C_2H_5OH$
  • D
    $R-COCH_3 \xrightarrow{Zn-Hg/HCl} R-CH_2-CH_3$

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