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In the Gatterman-Koch reaction, what reagents convert benzene to benzaldehyde?

Expert Answer

CO\text{CO} and HCl\text{HCl} in the presence of anhydrous AlCl3\text{AlCl}_3 or CuCl\text{CuCl}

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