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Gattermann-Koch reaction: reagent and product from benzene

This type of question, asked 3 times: 10 May 2023 S1, 10 May 2024 S2, 20 Apr 2025 S1. All 3 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    10 May 2023 S1

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    Identify the product obtained in following reaction: C6H6→CO, HCl/Anhyd. AlCl3, pressure\text{C}_6\text{H}_6 \xrightarrow{\text{CO, HCl/Anhyd. AlCl}_3\text{, pressure}} product

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  2. Question 2

    10 May 2024 S2

    61
    Which of the following reagents is used in Gattermann–Koch formylation of arene?

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  3. Question 3

    20 Apr 2025 S1

    52
    Which from following reagents is used in Gattermann-Koch formylation of arene?

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