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Anhydrous AlCl(3) is used as a catalyst ...

Anhydrous `AlCl_(3)` is used as a catalyst in the friedel-crafts reaction because it is

A

Electron rich

B

Soluble in ether

C

Insoluble to chloride and aluminium ions

D

Electron deficient

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The correct Answer is:
D
`AlCl_3` is an electron deficient compound. It generates electrophile in the reaction.
`CH_(3)Cl + AlCl_3 rarr underset("Electrophile")(CH_3^+) + AlCl_(4)^(-)`
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