Which of the Following Is the Reactive Intermediate Formed in the Electrophilic

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the reactive intermediate formed in the electrophilic Friedel-Crafts acylation of toluene with CH₃COCl and AlCl₃?

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 4

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