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What is required other than anhydrous AICI3 when toluene is prepared by Friedal craft reaction?

Correct answer: B. C6H6+ CH3CI

  • A. C6H6
  • B. C6H6+ CH3CI
  • C. C6H5C2H5
  • D. C6H5CI and CH3CI

Explanation

In Friedal Craft's reaction AlCl3 is a catalyst. It accelerates the reaction between C6H6 an R-X like CH3CI.

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