Question

The function of anhydrous ${\text{AlCl}}_3$ in the Friedel-Craft's reaction is to:

• A. absorb water.
• B. absorb HCl.
• C. to produce electrophile.
• D. to produce nucleophile.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

to produce electrophile.

The function of anhydrous ${\text{AlCl}}_3$ is to produce electrophile.