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Aldehydes are reduced more rapidly than ketones.(a) True(b) FalseI got this question during a job interview.Enquiry is from Catalytic Hydrogenation in chapter Hydrogenation of Unit Processes

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Correct choice is (a) True

For explanation: Aldehydes are reduced more rapidly than ketones, ALTHOUGH there are numerous EXAMPLES in which both aldehydes and ketones undergo reduction at room TEMPERATURE and at only a few atmospheres of hydrogen pressure in the presence of platinum or palladium CATALYSTS.



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