MHT CET 2023 Chemistry question

Which of the following regents is used in Gattermann-Koch formylation of arene?

(A)
(B)Correct
(C)
(D)

Answer: (B)

Solution

The Gattermann-Koch reaction introduces a group into benzene or its derivatives using carbon monoxide and hydrogen chloride (which generate the electrophile ) in the presence of anhydrous with a trace of cuprous chloride: C_6H_6\xrightarrow${anhyd.\

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