What Is the Electrophile in the Reaction of Benzene with Tert-Butyl

question 38

Multiple Choice

What is the electrophile in the reaction of benzene with tert-butyl chloride and AlCl₃?

• A) CH₃⁺
• B) Cl⁺
• C) (CH₃)C⁺
• D) benzene

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