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In which of the following reactions, benzaldehyde is formed from benzoyl chloride and hydrogen in the presence of Pd-BaSO4?
ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2018 (25 Apr Shift 1)
Options:
  • A Stephen reaction
  • B Etard reaction
  • C Gattermann-Koch reaction
  • D Rosenmund reduction reaction
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Rosenmund reduction reaction

Benzaldehyde is formed from benzoyl chloride and hydrogen in the presence of Pd-BaSO4 by Rosenmund reduction reaction, which reduces acyl chlorides to their corresponding aldehydes.

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