Q. $AlCl_{3}$ in Friedel-Crafts reaction acts as :

A) Oxidizing agent
B) Reducing agent
C) Acid catalyst
D) None of these
Explanation

(c)
${AlCl}_{3}$ in Friedel-Crafts reaction acts as Lewis acid to produce electrophile.

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