Which of the following compounds is reduced to the corresponding hydrocarbon by $Zn-Hg$ and concentrated $HCl$?

  • A
    Acetamide
  • B
    Acetic acid
  • C
    Ethyl acetate
  • D
    Butan-$2$-one

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