Q55 / 120 · NEET 2012 (Mains) · Chemistry

Consider the following reaction Figure
The product ' $A$ ' is

  • Correct answer
    A
    $\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{CHO}$
  • B
    $\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{OH}$
  • C
    $\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{COCH}_3$
  • D
    $\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{Cl}$

Solution

In Rosenmund reaction, acid chloride reacts with $\mathrm{H}_2$ in the presence of $\mathrm{Pd} / \mathrm{BaSO}_4$ to yield aldehyde. Figure

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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