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TS EAMCET · Chemistry · Hydrocarbons

What is the molecular formula of the product formed when benzene is reacted with ethyl Achloride in presence of anhydrous aluminium chloride?

  1. A \(\mathrm{C}_8 \mathrm{H}_{10}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_6\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{C}_8 \mathrm{H}_8\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{Cl}\)
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(A) \(\mathrm{C}_8 \mathrm{H}_{10}\)

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In presence of a Lewis acid (like \(\mathrm{AlCl}_3\) ), benzene gives electrophilic substitution reaction with alkyl halide. This is called Friedel-Craft alkylation.