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The reaction in which benzene is reacted with alkyl or acyl halide in the presence of AlCl3 is called as _?

Correct answer: D. Friedel and craft reaction

  • A. Aldol condensation
  • B. Wolf kishner reaction
  • C. Wittig reaction
  • D. Friedel and craft reaction

Explanation

The reaction in which benzene is reacted with alkyl or acyl halide in the presence of AlCl3 is called Friedel-Craft reaction.

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