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Which catalyst is used in Wacker’s process?(a) Copper(b) Arsenic(c) Palladium (II) chloride(d) SilverI have been asked this question in my homework.Asked question is from C3 Compounds in portion Synthetic Organic Chemical Industries of Chemical Technology

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Correct answer is (c) Palladium (II) chloride

Explanation: In Wacker’s process ETHYLENE is oxidized to acetaldehyde which is finally oxidized to acetone in the presence of catalyst (Palladium (II) chloride.) This reaction is CONSIDERED as the first homogeneous catalysis with organopalladium CHEMISTRY applied.



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