The function of anhydrous $A l C l_{3}$ in the Friedel crafts reaction is to :

Lewis base

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produces electrophile

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Lewis acid

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both B & C

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Solution

The correct option is D both B & C
Here, $A l C l_{3}$ acts as Lewis acid as it gets electron pair from RCl/ROCl and produces electrophile.

Mechanism of reaction as shown.

Option D is correct.

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