Which Combination of Reagents Is Used in the Friedel-Crafts Alkylation

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which combination of reagents is used in the Friedel-Crafts alkylation?

• A) alkyl chloride, R-Cl, and aluminum hydroxide, Al(OH)₃
• B) alkyl chloride, R-Cl, and aluminum fluoride, AlF₃
• C) alkyl chloride, R-Cl, and aluminum chloride, AlCl₃
• D) alkyl chloride, R-Cl, and aluminum oxide, Al₂O₃
• E) acyl chloride, RC(=O)Cl, and aluminum chloride, AlCl₃

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