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Can benzaldehyde be saturated with HCl?

Crypto - 20-11-2015 at 01:43

Can the aldehyde be saturated with HCl? Will it cause any reaction, like self condensation or something?

karlosĀ³ - 20-11-2015 at 04:19

Yes, self condensation. How will you saturate it, is HCl any soluble in it?
You will get benzoin.