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Using anhydrous\[AlC{{l}_{3}}\]as catalyst, which one of   the   following   reactions   produce ethylbenzene (PhEt)?

A)  \[{{H}_{3}}C-C{{H}_{2}}OH+{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{6}}\]

B)  \[C{{H}_{3}}-CH=C{{H}_{2}}+{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{6}}\]

C)  \[{{H}_{2}}C=C{{H}_{2}}+{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{6}}\]

D)  \[{{H}_{3}}C-C{{H}_{3}}+{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{6}}\]

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

 By the reaction of benzene with ethylene in presence of anhydrous.\[AlC{{l}_{3}},\]ethylbenzene is produced.