MHT CET202311 May 2023Evening ShiftChemistryHydrocarbonsActual
Identify the reagent ' R ' used in the following reaction.
Options
- ACO , HCl
- BH ₂ , Pd - BaSO ₄
- CH ₂ O
- DDIBAl-H
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.