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Can Gattermann-Koch reaction be considered similar to Friedel-Craft's acylation? Discuss.
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In Gatterman-Koch reaction, benzene or its derivative is treated with $\mathrm{CO}$ and $\mathrm{HCl}$ in presence of anhydrous aluminium chloride to produce benzaldehyde.
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\text { While in Friedel-Craft acylation, acyl group is transferred to carbon of benzene and acyl benzene is obtained as a result. }
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\text { While in Friedel-Craft acylation, acyl group is transferred to carbon of benzene and acyl benzene is obtained as a result. }
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