AP EAMCET2005ChemistryAldehydes and Ketones
Which of the following, compounds is the reactant in Rosenmund's reduction?
Options
- ACH ₃ CO ₂ H
- BCH ₃ CHO
- CCH ₃ CH ₂ Cl
- DCH ₃ COCl
Correct answer
D. CH ₃ COCl
Step-by-step solution
Rosenmund's reduction involves the reduction of acid halide into aldehyde by means of Pd / BaSO ₄ . CH ₃ COCl Pd / BaSO ₄ H ₂ CH ₃ CHO + HCl