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Aldehydes, Ketones And Carboxylic Acids

Question
CBSEENCH12008460

Write an equation for making aldehydes by the oxo-process.

Solution
Alkenes on reaction with (CO + H2) in the presence of dicobalt octacarboxyl as a catalyst gives an aldehyde with one carbon more.
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