Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids · Class 12 · CBSE · Science Chemistry
Rosenmund reduction of an acyl chloride gives:
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easy · MCQ · Q-9290E8
Rosenmund reduction of an acyl chloride gives:
- A.An alkane
- B.An alcohol
- C.An aldehydeCorrect answer
- D.A ketone
Solution
Rosenmund reduction involves the catalytic hydrogenation of acyl chlorides over palladium on barium sulfate () poisoned with quinoline or sulfur, which selectively yields aldehydes.
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