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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