The reaction shown below is:
$CH_3CH_2COCH_2CH_3 \xrightarrow{Zn-Hg/HCl} CH_3CH_2CH_2CH_2CH_3$

  • A
    Finkelstein reaction
  • B
    Williamson's synthesis
  • C
    Clemmensen's reduction
  • D
    Schotten Bauman reaction

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