COMEDK · Chemistry · 14. Hydrocarbons
The function of \(\mathrm{AlCl}_{3}\) in Friedel-Craft's reaction is
- A to absorb \(\mathrm{HCl}\)
- B to absorb water
- C to produce nucleophile
- D to produce electrophile
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(D) to produce electrophile
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The function of \(\mathrm{AlCl}_{3}\) in Friedel-Craft's reaction is to produce electrophile.
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