JEE Main 2024 Chemistry question

ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsJEE Main 2024

Identify the name reaction. Benzene → (CO, HCl; Anhydrous AlCl₃/CuCl) → benzaldehyde

Answer: (A)

Solution

The Gattermann–Koch reaction (CO, HCl, anhydrous AlCl₃/CuCl) converts benzene directly into benzaldehyde.

Question ID VK-017232