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In the Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction, what type of reaction...

In the Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction, what type of reaction mechanism is involved in the formation of alkylbenzenes?

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  1. ASubstitution reaction
  2. BAddition reaction
  3. CElimination reaction
  4. DRedox reaction

Correct answer

A. Substitution reaction

Step-by-step solution

The formation of alkylbenzenes in the Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction involves an electrophilic substitution mechanism where an electrophilic species replaces a hydrogen atom on the benzene ring.
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