When benzene reacts with acetyl chloride (CH3COCI) in the presence of AlCl3, acetophenone is formed. The electrophile in this reaction will be:
Correct answer: A. CH3C+O
- A. CH3C+O
- B. AlCl3
- C. C+H3
- D. CH3COCl
Explanation
When benzene reacts with acetyl chloride (CH3COCI) in the presence of AlCl3, acetophenone is formed. The electrophile in this reaction is CH3C+O. This electrophile is formed by the reaction between acetyl chloride and AlCl3, which creates a strong electrophile capable of reacting with the benzene ring to form acetophenone. The other options provided are incorrect as they do not represent the actual electrophile formed in this reaction.
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