Which of the Following Reactions or Reaction Sequences Will Not

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reactions or reaction sequences will not give isopropylbenzene as the major product?

• A) treatment of benzene with isopropyl alcohol and HF
• B) treatment of benzene with 1-chloropropane and AlCl₃
• C) treatment of benzene with propanoyl chloride and AlCl₃; followed by reaction with Zn(Hg) and HCl
• D) treatment of benzene with 1-propene and HF

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