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Q. Choose the Gattermann-Koch reaction.

Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

When benzene or its derivative is treated with carbon monoxide and $HCl$ in the presence of anhyd. $AlCl _{3}$ or $CuCl$, it gives benzaldehyde or substituted benzaldehyde.
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This reaction is known as Gattermann-Koch reaction.