Draw the product of the reaction shown below. Ignore inorganic byproducts. AICI3 CH3C(=O)CI (1 equiv) Q
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Benzene reacts with acetyl chloride (CH3C(=O)Cl) in the presence of AlCl3 to form acetophenone. The AlCl3 acts as a Lewis acid catalyst, activating the acetyl chloride. The acetyl group (CH3C=O) is added to the benzene ring. Show more…
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