Chemistry · Aldehydes and Ketones
JEE Main 2024 — 9 April, Shift 1 — Question 72
Identify major product " X " formed in the following reaction :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:Correct
- Option D:
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
- Paper
- 9 April, Shift 1
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Aldehydes and Ketones
- Topic
- Introduction and Preparation of Aldehydes and Ketones