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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

Benzene reacts with acetic anhydride in the presence of AlCl3 to form
Options
A Acetophenone
Correct Answer
B Benzophenone
C Phenylacetic acid
D Phenyl acetate
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Benzene reacts with acetic anhydride in the presence of AlCl3 (Friedel-Crafts acylation) to give acetophenone (C6H5COCH3).

Hint

What ketone is formed from acetylation of benzene?

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