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Reagent for Rosenmund reduction of benzoyl chloride to benzaldehyde

The same question, asked 3 times: 3 May 2023 S1, 11 May 2024 S2, 18 Apr 2026 S1. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    3 May 2023 S1

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    Identify the reagent 'R' used in the following reaction: Benzoyl chloride →R\xrightarrow{R} Benzaldehyde

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  2. Question 2

    11 May 2024 S2

    79
    Identify the reagent 'R' used in the following reaction. C6H5COCl→RC6H5CHO+HCl\text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{COCl} \xrightarrow{R} \text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{CHO} + \text{HCl}

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  3. Question 3

    18 Apr 2026 S1

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    Identify the reagent 'R' used in the following reaction C6H5COCl→RC6H5CHO+HCl\mathrm{C_6H_5COCl \xrightarrow{R} C_6H_5CHO + HCl}

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