AIPMT PRELIMS2002Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
AIPMT PRELIMS 2002 Chemistry Reduction Reactions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
In the following reaction product 'P' is :- R – C ≡ N + H₂/Pd⁻BaSO₄ → P
A
RCH₂OH
B
RCOOH
C
RCHO
D
RCH₃
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The reaction is a partial reduction of nitriles to aldehydes using hydrogen in the presence of a poisoned catalyst.
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