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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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