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What is the role of anhydrous aluminum chloride in the Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction?

Options

  1. AIt acts as a reducing agent.
  2. BIt acts as a Lewis acid catalyst.
  3. CIt serves as a source of protons.
  4. DIt acts as a solvent.

Correct answer

B. It acts as a Lewis acid catalyst.

Step-by-step solution

Anhydrous aluminum chloride acts as a Lewis acid catalyst in the Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction by accepting a pair of electrons from the alkyl halide, forming a reactive electrophile that can attack the benzene ring.

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