NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
In the Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction, what type of bond is formed between the alkyl group and the benzene ring?
Options
- ACovalent bond
- BIonic bond
- CMetallic bond
- DHydrogen bond
Correct answer
A. Covalent bond
Step-by-step solution
In the Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction, a covalent bond is formed between the alkyl group and the benzene ring through the electrophilic substitution mechanism.