Which of the Following Are Valid Resonance Structures of the Electophile

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are valid resonance structures of the electophile involved in Friedel-Crafts acylation of benzene upon treatment with CH₃COCl and AlCl₃?

• A)1
• B)2
• C)3

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Definitions:

KOH

Potassium Hydroxide, a strong alkali used in various chemical processes and as a cleaning agent.

NaBr

Sodium bromide, a salt with various uses including in medicines, as a sedative, and in photographic processing.

React

To undergo a chemical change or transformation in response to another substance or condition.

Sodium Chloride

The chemical name for table salt, a compound with the formula NaCl, widely used as a condiment and preservative.