In the given transformation, which of the following is the most appropriate reagent?
NH2NH2,OH−
Na,liquidNH3
Zn−Hg/HCl
NaBH4
A
Zn−Hg/HCl
B
NaBH4
C
NH2NH2,OH−
D
Na,liquidNH3
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In the given reaction, the reactant has a acid sensitive group, i.e., OH−. So, the transformation can only be carried out by 'Wolf-Kishner' reduction method, i.e. NH2NH2,OH−. Clemmensen reduction using Zn−Hg/HCl will not work here.
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