MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Organic ChemistryAldehydes and ketonesPhysical and chemical properties of Aldehydes &Ketones

The reagent used in Gattermann Koch aldehyde synthesis is

A.Pb/BaSO4

B.alkaline KMnO4

C.acidic KMnO4

D.CO + HCl✓ Correct

Explanation

Gattermann-Koch reaction is a process in which the benzene is converted into benzaldehyde. When benzene is reacted with carbon mono oxide and hydrochloric acid, there is formation of benzaldehyde. The reaction is given below: Chemical Reactions of Carbonyl compounds

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