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Reimer-Tiemann reaction on indole

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According to me net reaction should be at $\ce{C3}$ when Reimer-Tiemann reaction is done on indole (see image), since in the resonance structure, negative charge is on this carbon.

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But, the answer given is on $\ce{C2}$, and the solution given is

In pyrolle, the most electrophilic site is $\ce{C2}$. Think in a similar way.

But, I can't either find fallacy in my reasoning, not do I convince with the solution.

TL;DR Where will dichlorocarbene attack on indole (am not interested in ring expansion).


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