MHT CET202020 Oct 2020Morning ShiftChemistryAldehydes and KetonesActual
Which of the following is used to convert olefins into aldehyde?
Options
- AH ₂ and CO
- BH ₂
- CCO and alkyne
- DCO
Correct answer
A. H ₂ and CO
Step-by-step solution
Aldehydes are prepared from alkene in oxo process. In presence of cobalt tetracarbonyl, alkynes react with CO and hydrogen to form aldehydes. Aldehydes are also prepared by hydroboration oxidation of alkynes. The hydration of propyne gives acetone.