Q. The formylation of certain aromatic compounds using carbon monoxide and in presence of cuprous chloride is known as Gattermann-Koch reaction and the product of this reaction is represented as:

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Solution:

Benzene is converted to benzaldehyde by passing a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrochloric acid gas in the presence of anhydrous and traces of cuprous chloride. This reaction is known as Gattermann-Koch reaction

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