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The function of anhydrous AlCl3 in the F...

The function of anhydrous `AlCl_3` in the Friedel Crafts alkylation reaction is to :

A

Absorb water

B

Absorb HCl

C

Produce a nucleophile

D

Produce an electrophile

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