JEE Main Chemistry question
The reaction C₆H₆ + CH₃Cl —(anhydrous AlCl₃)→ C₆H₅CH₃ + HCl is an example of
Answer: (A)
Solution
An alkyl halide alkylating an aromatic ring under Lewis-acid (AlCl₃) catalysis is the defining Friedel–Crafts alkylation.