Q. The ease of reduction of $C_{6}H_{5}COCl$ (i), $C_{6}H_{5}CHO$ (II), $C_{6}H_{5}COCH_{3}$ (III) and

(IV) by hydrogen over a palladium catalyst follows the order

A) $I > II > III > IV$
B) $IV > III > II > I$
C) $II > III > I > IV$
D) $III > II > I > IV$
Explanation

The correct answer is Option A: $I > II > III > IV$.

A detailed explanation for this question is being prepared.

Dr. Abubacker
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker

Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.