What Is the Electrophile in the Friedel-Crafts Alkylation Reaction with Tert-Butylchloride

question 39

Multiple Choice

What is the electrophile in the Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction with tert-butylchloride?

• A)The tert-butyl cation
• B)A complex of tert-butylchloride and aluminum chloride
• C)A proton
• D)Aluminum chloride

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