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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Question:

What happens when a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen chloride is passed through a solution of benzene in the presence of anhydrous aluminium chloride containing trace of cuprous chloride?

Options:

Benzaldehyde is produced

benzophenone is produced

Acetophenone is produced

Benzoyl chloride is produced

Correct Answer:

Benzaldehyde is produced

Explanation: