$$\text{R--X} + \text{Zn} + \text{H}^+ \to \text{R--H} + \text{Zn}^{2+} + \text{X}^-$$
Reagents:
- Zinc powder ($$\text{Zn}$$) with dilute hydrochloric acid ($$\text{HCl}$$) or acetic acid ($$\text{CH}_3\text{COOH}$$).
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Hydrocarbons - Alkanes
Reduction of Alkyl halide using$$\text{Zn / HCl}$$
$$\text{R--X} + \text{Zn} + \text{H}^+ \to \text{R--H} + \text{Zn}^{2+} + \text{X}^-$$
Reagents:
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