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Reaction of benzene with `Me_3COCl` in the presence of anhydrous `AlCl_3` gives

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The initially formed acylium ion (I) readily eliminates a stable molecule of CO to form tert-butyl carbocation which then attacks the benzene ring to form tert-butylbenzene.
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