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The function of AlCl ₃ in the Friedel-Craft's reaction is

Options

  1. Ato absorb water
  2. Bto absorb HCl
  3. Cto produce electrophile
  4. Dto produce nucleophile

Correct answer

C. to produce electrophile

Step-by-step solution

The function of AlCl ₃ in Friedel-Craft's reaction is to produce electrophile. R- Cl + AlCl ₃ Electrophile R⁺ + AlCl ₄⁻

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