Question

Benezene reacts with $C{H}_{3}COCl$ in the presence of $AlC{l}_3$ to give

• A. $C_6{H}_{5}Cl$
• B. $C_6{H}_{5}COCl$
• C. $C_6{H}_{5}C{H}_3$
• D. $C_6{H}_{5}COC{H}_3$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $C_6{H}_{5}COC{H}_3$

The Friedel-Crafts acylation reaction involves the addition of an acyl group to an aromatic ring. Typically, this is done by employing an acid chloride (RCOCl) and a Lewis acid catalyst such as $AlC{l}_3$.
In a Friedel-Crafts acylation reaction, the aromatic ring is transformed into a ketone. The reaction between benzene and an acyl chloride under these conditions is illustrated below.