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Friedel-Crafts benzoylation of benzene gives ________(a) acetophenone(b) propiophenone(c) benzophenone(d) no reactionI have been asked this question in exam.My question comes from Preparation of Aldehydes and Ketones in portion Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct answer is (c) BENZOPHENONE

The EXPLANATION: When benzene is treated with BENZOYL chloride in the presence of anhydrous ALUMINIUM chloride, it forms benzophenone which is an aromatic ketone.



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