Question

In case of Friedel Craft alkylation, polyalkylation takes place because

• A. The ring is more activated after first alkylation
• B. The ring is more deactivated after first alkylation
• C. Ring’s activity does not play any role
• D. Temperature of the reaction vessel increases.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

The ring is more activated after first alkylation

Alkyl groups are ring activating groups due to +I effect and hyperconjugation.