Q54 / 180 · COMEDK 2013 · Chemistry

The function of $\mathrm{AlCl}_{3}$ in Friedel-Craft's reaction is

  • A
    to absorb $\mathrm{HCl}$
  • B
    to absorb water
  • C
    to produce nucleophile
  • Correct answer
    D
    to produce electrophile

Solution

The function of $\mathrm{AlCl}_{3}$ in Friedel-Craft's reaction is to produce electrophile.
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Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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