In Friedel-Crafts acylation, besides `AlCl_(3)`, the other reactants are

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Answer

B

Explanation

In Friedal Craft's acylation, aromatic compounds such as benzene, phenol etc. undergo acylation with `CH_3COCl` in the presence of anhydrous `AlCl_3` and gives ortho and para derivatives. Intermediate is `CH_3C^(+) = O` (acylium ion) of this reaction.

In fact denotes Friedel Craft alkylation.