What is the electrophile in the acylation of benzene
Correct answer: D. R-CO+
- A. AlCl3
- B. CO+
- C. Cl+
- D. R-CO+
Explanation
In the acylation of benzene, the correct electrophile is R-CO+. This is formed when an acyl chloride reacts with a Friedel-Crafts catalyst like aluminum chloride. R-CO+ is a stable species that can effectively attack the benzene ring, making it the electrophile in this reaction. The other options, AlCl3, CO+, and Cl+, are not the correct electrophiles as they are either unstable or highly reactive species that do not effectively participate in the acylation of benzene.
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