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In the following reaction, product 'P' is:

A

RCH2OH

B

RCOOH

C

RCHO

D

RCH3

Step-by-Step Solution

Based on the answer and the topic 'Acid Derivatives', the reaction corresponds to the Rosenmund Reduction. In this reaction, an acid chloride (RCOClRCOCl) is hydrogenated over a catalyst of palladium supported on barium sulphate (Pd/BaSO4Pd/BaSO_4). This specific catalyst system (poisoned with sulphur or quinoline) allows the reduction to stop at the aldehyde (RCHORCHO) stage, preventing further reduction to a primary alcohol (RCH2OHRCH_2OH).

RCOCl+H2Pd/BaSO4RCHO+HClRCOCl + H_2 \xrightarrow{Pd/BaSO_4} RCHO + HCl

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