Chemistry · Aldehydes and Ketones

JEE Main 2024 — 9 April, Shift 1 — Question 72

Identify major product " X " formed in the following reaction :

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  1. Option A:
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  2. Option B:
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  3. Option C:
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    Correct
  4. Option D:
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Answer: C

Step-by-step solution

The given reaction is Gattermann-Koch formylation which introduces a formyl group on benzene to form benzaldehyde.

Thus, the correct answer is benzaldehyde.

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Exam
JEE Main 2024
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Aldehydes and Ketones
Topic
Introduction and Preparation of Aldehydes and Ketones
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