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Question
Benzene reacts with benzoyl chloride in the presence of anhydrous aluminium chloride to form
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Benzene reacts with benzoyl chloride (C6H5COCl) in the presence of AlCl3 (Friedel-Crafts acylation) to give benzophenone (C6H5-CO-C6H5).
Hint
What ketone is formed from benzoylation of benzene?