This can be a halide in the Friedel Crafts reaction
Correct answer: A. Isopropyl chloride
- A. Isopropyl chloride
- B. Chlorobenzene
- C. Bromobenzene
- D. Chloroethene
Explanation
In the Friedel-Crafts reaction, an electrophile attacks an aromatic ring to substitute a hydrogen atom. Isopropyl chloride is the only option that can act as an electrophile in this reaction. Chlorobenzene and Bromobenzene contain electron-withdrawing groups that make them less reactive, while Chloroethene cannot form an electrophile necessary for the reaction.
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