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The catalyst in Wacker process is 

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a

CuCl2

b

PdCl2

c

Cu2Cl2

d

Pd

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

  • By treating alkene with a solution of palladium (II) chloride containing a catalytic quantity of copper (II) chloride in the presence of air or oxygen, the alkene can be immediately oxidised to the corresponding aldehydes and ketones. 
  • Wacker process is the name of this technique. For the Wacker process, palladium chloride is utilized as a catalyst.
    Therefore, the correct option is option (B) PdCl2
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The catalyst in Wacker process is