NEET Chemistry Preparation MCQ Question
A diagram shows the reaction of an acyl chloride with hydrogen gas over a palladium catalyst supported on barium sulfate. What is the product formed through this preparation method?
Aldehyde
Ketone
Carboxylic acid
Alcohol
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The reaction described is the Rosenmund reduction, where an acyl chloride is hydrogenated over palladium on barium sulfate to form an aldehyde.
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