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In the following reaction,

CH3COCl →  BaSO4    Pd/H2X

Identify X out of the following
ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesJEE Main
Options:
  • A Acetaldehyde
  • B Propionaldehyde
  • C Acetone
  • D Acetic anhydride
Solution:
2742 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Acetaldehyde
CH 3 −COCl acetyl chloride  +  H 2 → Pd-BaSO 4 CH 3 CHO acetaldehyde  + HCl
This reaction is called Rosenmund's reaction.

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