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The function of AlCl3 in Friedel-Craft...

The function of `AlCl_3 ` in Friedel-Craft's reaction is to

A

produce a nucleophile

B

produce an electrophile

C

absorb hydrogen chloride

D

absorb water

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The correct Answer is:
B

Anhydrous `AlCl_3` produces an electrophile which facilitates substitution.
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