AIPMT MAINS2012Chemistry-Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
AIPMT MAINS 2012 Chemistry Reduction Reactions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Consider the following reaction:
![Diagram showing reaction: Benzoyl chloride (C₆H₅COCl) with H₂ and Pd⁻BaSO₄ to form 'A']
The product 'A' is:
A
C₆H₅CHO
B
C₆H₅OH
C
C₆H₅COCH₃
D
C₆H₅Cl
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The reaction is a Rosenmund reduction where benzoyl chloride is reduced to benzaldehyde (C₆H₅CHO) using hydrogen gas and a palladium catalyst.
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