Asked in UHS MDCAT 2011 2011Moderate

Benzene in the presence of AlCl3 produces acetophenone when reacts with:

Correct answer: A. Acetyl chloride

  • A. Acetyl chloride
  • B. Acetic acid
  • C. Ethyl benzene
  • D. Ethanoic acid

Explanation

The benzene reacts with acetyl chloride in presence of anhydrous aluminum chloride to form acetophenone.

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