NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
What is the mechanism of the Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction when benzene is treated with 1-chloropropane in the presence of anhydrous aluminum chloride?
Options
- AElectrophilic addition
- BNucleophilic substitution
- CRadical chain reaction
- DElectrophilic substitution
Correct answer
D. Electrophilic substitution
Step-by-step solution
The Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction involves the electrophilic substitution of a hydrogen atom in benzene with an alkyl group in the presence of anhydrous aluminum chloride, resulting in the formation of an alkylbenzene.