Q. Which one of the following is an intermediate in the reaction of benzene with $CH_{3}Cl$ in the presence of anhydrous $AlCl_{3}$?
A) $Cl^{+}$
B) $CH_{3}^{-}$
C) $CH_{3}^{+}$
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Explanation
(c)
$CH_{3}^{+}$ acts as an intermediate in the given reaction (Friedel Craft’s alkylation). It is an example of electrophilic aromatic substitution. In this reaction $CH_{3}^{+}$ is electrophile.
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