Synthesis of Aldehydes and Ketones Using Carboxylic Acid and Its Derivatives
In Rosenmund ...
Question
In Rosenmund reactions, presence of BaSO4 acts as _______ for Pd.
A
promoter
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B
moderator
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C
inhibitor
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D
poison
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Solution
The correct option is D poison The Rosenmund reaction is catalyzed by pollution or barium sulphate. BaSO4 reduce activity of polludium. Because Pd being a strong reducing agent it will further reduce Aldehyde to Alcohol. Hence, BaSO4 acts as poison for Pd