What Is the Electrophile in the Reaction of Benzene with Acetyl

question 3

Multiple Choice

What is the electrophile in the reaction of benzene with acetyl chloride, CH₃COCl, and AlCl₃?

• A) CH₃CºO⁺
• B) CH₃⁺
• C) CH₃CO₂^-
• D) benzene

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