Chemistry-(general)

NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Easy-Class 12

A diagram illustrates the process of converting acyl chloride to an aldehyde. What catalyst is used in this conversion?

Question diagram
A

Palladium on barium sulphate

B

Stannous chloride

C

Thionyl chloride

D

Hydrochloric acid

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The conversion of acyl chloride to aldehyde is achieved via the Rosenmund reduction, which uses palladium on barium sulphate as a catalyst.

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