MCQ
The following reaction : is known as
  • A
    Perkin reaction
  • Gattermann reaction
  • C
    Kolbe reaction
  • D
    Gattermann-Koch reaction

Answer

Correct option: B.
Gattermann reaction
b
The given reaction is known as Gattermann reaction.

In this reaction, aromatic compound such as benzene or phenol is treated with a mixture of $HCN$ and dry $HCl$ gas under pressure and in the presence of anhydrous aluminum chloride or zinc chloride to introduce a formyl group in the aromatic nucleus.

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