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Question
The reaction of benzene with CO and HCl in the presence of anhydrous AlCl3 gives ______.
Options
Chlorobenzene
Toluene
Benzyl chloride
Benzaldehyde
MCQ
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Solution
The reaction of benzene with CO and HCl in the presence of anhydrous AlCl3 gives Benzaldehyde.
Explanation:
The above reaction is known as Gattermann-Koch aldehyde synthesis.
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