The reaction $CH_3CHO \xrightarrow[Zn(Hg)/Conc. HCl]{[H]} CH_3CH_3$ is known as:

  • A
    Cannizzaro reaction
  • B
    Wolff-Kishner reduction
  • C
    Rosenmund reduction
  • D
    Clemmensen reduction

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