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: $I > II > III > IV$.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.