Hydrocarbons Question 165
Question: Which of the following is not used in Friedel-crafts reaction [KCET 2000]
Options:
A) Phenyl acetanilide
B) Bromobenzene
C) Benzene
D) Chlorobenzene
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Friedel-Craft’s reaction involves the introduction of an alkyl or acyl group into benzene ring in the presence of a catalyst.
The presence of an electron withdrawing group in the ring hinders the reaction.
Therefore phenyl acetanilide is not used.
BETA
