In the Gatterman-Koch reaction, a formyl group (?CHO) is introduced directly onto a benzene ring. For example,

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In the Gatterman-Koch reaction, a formyl group (?CHO) is introduced directly onto a benzene ring. For example, reaction of toluene with CO and HCl in the presence of mixed CuCl/AlCl3 gives p-methylbenzaldehyde. Propose a mechanism.

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