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Which of the following is a product of the Clemmensen reduction of acetophenone?

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Clemmensen reduction (Zn(Hg),HCl) converts ketones to hydrocarbons. Acetophenone (C₆H₅COCH₃) yields ethylbenzene (C₆H₅CH₂CH₃).

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