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Benzene reacts with n-propyl chloride in the presence of anhydrous AlCl3 to give predominantly

  1. A n-Propyl benzene
  2. B Isopropyl benzene
  3. C 3-Propyl-1-chloro benzene
  4. D 1-Chloro-3-n-propyl benzene
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(B) Isopropyl benzene

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This reaction is known as Friedel Craft's alkylation reaction. in presence of anhydrous \(AlCl _3\), n-propyl chloride introduce an alkylating agent. It is an electrophilic substitution reaction. Reaction occurs in following step. Generation of electrophile.…