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Can Gatterman-Koch reaction be considered similar to Friedel Craft’s acylation? Discuss.

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Yes, the Gattermann-Koch reaction can be considered similar to Friedel Craft’s acylation reaction. In Gattermann-Koch reaction introduction of \text {-CHO} group to the benzene nucleus takes place by reacting \text {CO} with \text {HCl} gas. In Friedel-Crafts acylation reactions, treatment of benzene or any arene with an acid chloride in presence of anhydrous \text {AlCl}_{3} takes place. In this RCO group is introduced.

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