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CHM 102 Carbonyl Compounds Objective Question
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What is the product of the Friedel-Crafts acylation of benzene with acetyl chloride?
Options
A Benzaldehyde
B Acetophenone (C₆H₅COCH₃)
Correct Answer
C Ethylbenzene
D Benzoic acid
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Friedel-Crafts acylation (RCOCl + AlCl₃) with benzene gives an aromatic ketone: Acetophenone from acetyl chloride.

Hint

Ketone formation on benzene.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Carbonyl Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 648 of 1999
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