AP EAMCET201825 Apr 2018Morning ShiftChemistryAldehydes and KetonesActual
In which of the following reactions, benzaldehyde is formed from benzoyl chloride and hydrogen in the presence of Pd - BaSO 4 ?
Options
- AStephen reaction
- BEtard reaction
- CGattermann-Koch reaction
- DRosenmund reduction reaction
Correct answer
D. Rosenmund reduction reaction
Step-by-step solution
Benzaldehyde is formed from benzoyl chloride and hydrogen in the presence of Pd - BaSO 4 by Rosenmund reduction reaction, which reduces acyl chlorides to their corresponding aldehydes.