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The Gattermann-Koch reaction is used in the industrial preparation of benzaldehyde. The electrophile involved in this reaction is
The Gattermann-Koch reaction is used in the industrial preparation of benzaldehyde. The electrophile involved in this reaction is
Updated On: Oct 29, 2024
- CO+
- HCl + CO$_2$ + anhydrous AlCl$_3$
- HCO+
- CO + anhydrous AlCl$_3$
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The Gattermann-Koch reaction involves the formation of benzaldehyde from benzene using CO and HCl in the presence of anhydrous AlCl3 as a catalyst. The electrophile generated in the reaction is CO+, which reacts with benzene.
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