JEE PYQ: Aldehydes And Ketones Question 8
Question 8 - 2021 (25 Feb Shift 2)
The major product of: $\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}=\text{CH}_2 \xrightarrow{\text{H}_2/\text{CO, Rh catalyst}}$ ?
(1). ($\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CHO}$)
(2). ($\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH} = \text{CH} - \text{CHO}$)
(3). ($\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CHO}$ (Pentanal))
(4). (Branched aldehyde)
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Answer: (3)
Solution
Hydroformylation (oxo process) with Rh catalyst gives the linear (anti-Markovnikov) aldehyde as major product.
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