Q. $BaSO_{4}$ acts as …..for Pd in Rosenmund’s reaction:
A) Promoter
B) Poison
C) Autocatalyst
D) None of these
Explanation
(b)
If $BaSO_{4}$is not used, the reaction will give alcohol. $BaSO_{4}$ retards the activity of Pd.
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