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Using Rh phosphine catalysts it is possible to produce the straight chain aldehyde isomer in high yield over the branched 2-methyl propanal. Process developed by Roelen in the early 1940`s.

Organic Chemicals from Carbon Monoxide. K.E.Kolb and D.Kolb; J.Chem.Educ., 60, (1983), 57-59
CH3–CH=CH2
  +  
CO
  +  
H2
         
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Interaction, Reaction, Process defined as:
Addition: 1,1

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