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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Question:

Rosenmund reduction: Acid chlorides can be reduced to aldehydes when halogenated in the presence of a catalyst such as palladium deposited on barium sulphate. 

What is the product of the given reaction? 

Options:

2-Methylbenzaldehyde

4-Methylbenzaldehyde

3-Methylbenzaldehyde

Benzaldehyde

Correct Answer:

4-Methylbenzaldehyde

Explanation: