Aromatic HydrocarbonsHard
Question
Anhydrous AlCl3 is used as a catalyst in the Friedal-Crafts reaction because it is-
Options
A.an electron-rich molecule
B.soluble in ether
C.ionizable to Al3+ and Cl−
D.an electron-deficient molecule
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