JEE Main Chemistry question

Which of the following is used as the acylating agent in a Friedel–Crafts acylation?

Answer: (A)

Solution

Acetic anhydride (or an acyl halide) supplies the acylium electrophile (CH₃CO⁺) for Friedel–Crafts

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Question ID VK-140263