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

- (A)(see structure)

- (B)(see structure)

- (C)(see structure)
✓ Correct
- (D)(see structure)

Answer: (C)
Solution
Benzene + CO + HCl with anhydrous AlCl₃/CuCl is the Gattermann–Koch reaction, giving benzaldehyde (–CHO). Option (3).

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