Q. The function of $AlCl_{3}\$in Friedel-Craft’s reaction is
A) To absorb HCl
B) To absorb water
C) To produce nucleophile
D) To produce electrophile
Explanation
(d)
The function of $AlCl_{3},$ in Friedel-Craft reaction, is to produce electrophile, which later add to benzene nucleus
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