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Name of the reduction of C=O to CH2 by hydrazine and alkali in ethylene glycol (Wolff-Kishner)

The same question, asked 2 times: 14 May 2024 S1, 25 Apr 2025 S1. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    14 May 2024 S1

    91
    Identify the reaction in which carbonyl group of aldehydes and ketones is reduced to methylene group on treatment with hydrazine followed by heating with sodium hydroxide in ethylene glycol.

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  2. Question 2

    25 Apr 2025 S1

    78
    Identify the name of reaction if carbonyl group of aldehydes and ketones is reduced to methylene group on treatment with hydrazine followed by heating with sodium hydroxide in ethylene glycol.

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