NEETChemistryAldehydes and Ketones
Can Gatterman-Koch reaction be considered similar to Friedel Craft’s acylation?
Options
- AYes, they are similar because both reactions involve the introduction of an acyl group onto an aromatic ring.
- BNo, they are not similar because the Gattermann-Koch reaction uses a cyanide source, while Friedel-Crafts acyl
- CYes, they are similar because both reactions use Lewis acid catalysts to activate the aromatic ring.
- DNo, they are not similar because the Gattermann-Koch reaction involves the addition of a formyl group, whereas
Correct answer
A. Yes, they are similar because both reactions involve the introduction of an acyl group onto an aromatic ring.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) Yes, they are similar because both reactions involve the introduction of an acyl group onto an aromatic ring.