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In Friedel Crafts reaction, anhydrous Al...

In Friedel Crafts reaction, anhydrous `AlCl_(3)` is used. Its function is to :

A

absorb water

B

absorb HCl

C

produce a nucleophile

D

produce an electrophile

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D
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