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MHT CET · Chemistry · Hydrocarbons

Identify the reagent ' \(R\) ' used in the following reaction.

  1. A \(\mathrm{CO}, \mathrm{HCl}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{H}_2\), \(\mathrm{Pd}-\mathrm{BaSO}_4\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\)
  4. D DIBAl-H
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(B) \(\mathrm{H}_2\), \(\mathrm{Pd}-\mathrm{BaSO}_4\)

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Acyl chloride is reduced to corresponding aldehyde by hydrogen using a palladium catalyst poisoned with barium sulfate. This reaction is known as Rosenmund reduction.