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In the Friedel-Craft acetylation of an aromatic ring, the role of the AlCl3 is to
Options
A Form a ion.
Correct Answer
B Function as a Lewis base
C Chlorinate the aromatic ring
D Withdraw electrons from the aromatic ring
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In Friedel-Crafts acylation, AlCl3 acts as a Lewis acid to form the acylium ion (RCO+) electrophile from the acyl chloride.

Hint

What does AlCl3 do in Friedel-Crafts acylation?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1666 of 1999
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