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The function of anhydous AlCl3 in the Fr...

The function of anhydous `AlCl_3` in the Friedel Craft reaction is to

A

produce a nucleophile

B

produce an electrophile

C

absorb hydrogen chloride

D

absorb water

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B
Anhydrous `AlCl_3` produces an electrophile which facilitates substitution.
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