In the following reaction, product 'P' is:
RCH2OH
RCOOH
RCHO
RCH3
Based on the answer and the topic 'Acid Derivatives', the reaction corresponds to the Rosenmund Reduction. In this reaction, an acid chloride () is hydrogenated over a catalyst of palladium supported on barium sulphate (). This specific catalyst system (poisoned with sulphur or quinoline) allows the reduction to stop at the aldehyde () stage, preventing further reduction to a primary alcohol ().
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