(a) Clemmensen reduction- The carbonyl group of aldehydes and ketones is reduced to CH2 group on treatment with zinc amalgam and concentrated hydrochloric acid.
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(b) Cannizzaro reaction- Aldehydes, which do not have an a hydrogen atom undergo self oxidation and reduction on treatment with cone, alkali and produce alcohol and carboxylic acid salt.
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