The following reaction is known as: C6H6+CH3ClAlCl3−−−−→(anhy.)C6H5CH3+HCl
A
Wurtz-Fittig reaction
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B
Friedel-Crafts reaction
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C
Rosenmund reaction
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D
Sandmeyer reaction
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Solution
The correct option is C Friedel-Crafts reaction In the given reaction, the addition of the alkyl group takes place on benzene ring in presence of AlCl3.
This reaction is known as Freidel-Crafts alkylation reaction.