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The function of \[AlC{{l}_{3}}\] in Friedel-Crafts reaction is :

A)  to absorb \[HCl\]

B)  to absorb water

C)  to produce nucleophiie

D)  to produce electrophile

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

The function of \[AlC{{l}_{3}}\], in Friedel Craft reaction, is to produce electrophile, which later add to benzene nucleus \[C{{H}_{3}}-C{{H}_{2}}-C{{H}_{2}}Cl+AlC{{l}_{3}}\xrightarrow{{}}\]