NEETChemistryCarboxylic Acid Derivatives
What reagents are required for the Friedel-Crafts acylation reaction to take place?
Options
- AOxygen and sulfuric acid
- BCarbon monoxide and hydrogen chloride
- CAcid chloride and anhydrous aluminium chloride
- DSodium hydroxide and ethanol
Correct answer
C. Acid chloride and anhydrous aluminium chloride
Step-by-step solution
The Friedel-Crafts acylation reaction involves the use of acid chloride and anhydrous aluminium chloride as reagents.