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What is required other than anhydrous AlCl3 when toluene is produced in Friedel-Crafts reaction?

Correct answer: B. C6H6 + CH3Cl

  • A. C6H6
  • B. C6H6 + CH3Cl
  • C. C6H5C2H5
  • D. C6H5Cl & CH3Cl

Explanation

In Friedel-Crafts alkylation, toluene is produced by the reaction of benzene (C6H6) with an alkyl halide (CH3Cl) in the presence of anhydrous AlCl3 as a catalyst. The alkyl halide serves as the source of the alkyl group that is added to the benzene ring

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