Identify a Limitation of the Friedel-Crafts Alkylation of Benzene

question 22

Multiple Choice

Identify a limitation of the Friedel-Crafts alkylation of benzene.

• A) Acylium ion does not undergo rearrangement.
• B) A benzene ring with electron-withdrawing groups can undergo alkylation under normal reaction conditions.
• C) The alkylated products are less reactive than benzene.
• D) Alkyl carbocation formed during a reaction can rearrange to a more stable carbocation.

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