Question

The reagent used for converting benzene to ethyl benzene is:

• A. $C_2{H}_{5}Cl$, anhydrous $AlC{l}_3$
• B. $C_2{H}_{5}Cl$, aq $AlC{l}_3$
• C. $C_2{H}_{5}OH$, anhydrous $AlC{l}_3$
• D. $C_2{H}_{5}Cl$, $SOC{l}_2$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $C_2{H}_{5}Cl$, anhydrous $AlC{l}_3$

This is Friedel Craft's alkylation process:
Reaction mechanism of process is as shown in diagram.