Q. Which of the following can be used as halide component for Friedel-Crafts reaction?
A) Chlorobenzene
B) Bromobenzene
C) Chloroethene
D) Isopropyl chloride
Explanation
[Solution] Aryl and vinyl halides cannot form carbocations easily; isopropyl chloride readily gives an alkyl cation with $AlCl_3$. Answer (4).
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