It is well known that chlorinated organic compounds behave as highly toxic
substances in the environment. Catalytic hydrodechlorination .... one of the
more convenient approaches used to treat chlorinated organic substances
with the aim of obtaining compounds with lower or null toxiciy. Further, the
selective cleavage of the C-Cl bond plays a key role in processes related to
the manufacture of fine chemicals. These reactions can be performed over
noble-metal catalysts, either in the gas or liquid phase. (Abbreviation abstract)
