MHT CET20243 May 2024Morning ShiftChemistryAldehydes and KetonesActual
Identify the reagent ' R ' used in the following reaction. Benzoyl chloride R Benzaldehyde
Options
- ACO , HCl
- BH ₂, Pd - BaSO ₄
- CDIBAI-H
- DH ₂ O
Correct answer
B. H ₂, Pd - BaSO ₄
Step-by-step solution
Acyl chloride is reduced to corresponding aldehyde by hydrogen using a palladium catalyst poisoned with barium sulfate. This reaction is known as Rosenmund reduction.