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Which correct sequence of reactions are applied to achieve the following transformation?
 

The correct answer is
Rosenmund's reduction followed by Claisen-Schmidt's reaction

To determine the correct sequence of reactions required to achieve the given transformation, we must understand the individual reactions involved and their specific roles.

The transformation involves converting benzoyl chloride to cinnamaldehyde. Let's break down the steps:

  1. Rosenmund's Reduction: This reaction is used to reduce acyl chlorides to aldehydes. Here, benzoyl chloride is reduced to benzaldehyde using hydrogen gas in the presence of palladium on barium sulfate (Pd-BaSO4).
  2. Claisen-Schmidt Reaction: This reaction is an aldol condensation between an aldehyde and a ketone in the presence of a base. In this reaction, benzaldehyde reacts with acetaldehyde (CH3CHO) under basic conditions (dil. NaOH) to form cinnamaldehyde.

Therefore, the correct sequence of reactions to achieve the transformation from benzoyl chloride to cinnamaldehyde is:

Rosenmund's reduction followed by Claisen-Schmidt's reaction

This sequence effectively accomplishes the conversion depicted in the transformation diagram. The Rosenmund's reduction firstly converts benzoyl chloride to benzaldehyde, and then the Claisen-Schmidt reaction facilitates the formation of cinnamaldehyde by reacting benzaldehyde with acetaldehyde.

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