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Homework Statement
What is the major product of the following reaction?
(Its CHCl3)
Homework Equations
Reimer Tieman reaction
The Attempt at a Solution
This reaction looks like the Riemer-Tiemann reaction. The only difference is the reactant. First step is the formation of carbene.
Then either of the reactions are possible:
But since carbene does not react like an electrophile, It seeks the carbon with higher electron density. That is, it attacks position 3 or 4 to form product (B).
But in case of Pyrole, the major products are:
Why is there a difference in the type of products?