What Is a Major Problem with Friedel-Crafts Alkylation

question 5

Multiple Choice

What is a major problem with Friedel-Crafts alkylation?

• A)It requires high temperatures.
• B)The conditions are too acidic.
• C)The starting material is frequently over-alkylated.
• D)The products coordinate with the aluminum chloride.

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Definitions:

Biceps Brachii

A muscle located in the upper arm, responsible for flexing the elbow and rotating the forearm.

Deltoid

A large, triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint, involved in lifting and rotating the arm.

Teres Minor

One of the four rotator cuff muscles in the shoulder, aiding in rotation and stabilization of the humerus.

Epidural Space

The area between the dura mater and the vertebral wall, containing fat and small blood vessels, within the spine.