MHT CET202020 Oct 2020Evening ShiftChemistryAldehydes and KetonesActual
Which of the following catalyst is used in Rosenmund reaction?
Options
- ACu ₂ Cl ₂
- BCS ₂
- CPd - BaSO ₄
- DV ₂ O ₅
Correct answer
C. Pd - BaSO ₄
Step-by-step solution
When benzoyl chloride is hydrogenated in the presence palladium on barium sulphate ( Pd / BaSO ₄ ) , benzaldehyde is obtained. This reaction is called Rosenmund reduction.