Question

The reaction $C_6{H}_6+C{H}_{3}Cl\underset{AlC{l}_3}{\stackrel{anhydrous}{\to }}{C}_6{H}_{5}C{H}_3+HCl$ is an example of

• A. Friedel Crafts reaction
• B. Kolbe’s reaction
• C. Wurtz reaction
• D. Grignard synthesis

Answer 1

The correct option is A Friedel Crafts reaction

The Friedel Craft Reaction involves the addition of an alkyl group onto a given hydrocarbon. The hydrocarbon reacts with an alkyl halide R-X (R is the alkyl group to be added), which in this case is benzene reacting with Methylchloride.

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