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What is the purpose of using a catalyst in the Rosenmund reduction?
ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsNEET
Options:
  • A To provide energy for the reaction
  • B To increase the reaction temperature
  • C To speed up the reaction without being consumed
  • D To act as a reactant in the reaction
Solution:
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The correct answer is: To speed up the reaction without being consumed
Catalysts are used to increase the reaction rate without being consumed in the reaction.

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