JEE Main Chemistry question
Benzene reacts with CH₃Cl in the presence of anhydrous AlCl₃ to form
Answer: (B)
Solution
This is a straightforward Friedel–Crafts methylation (alkylation), replacing one ring hydrogen with –CH₃ to give toluene.
Benzene reacts with CH₃Cl in the presence of anhydrous AlCl₃ to form
This is a straightforward Friedel–Crafts methylation (alkylation), replacing one ring hydrogen with –CH₃ to give toluene.