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Identify the catalyst in Friedel-Crafts acylation reaction.(a) Anhydrous FeCl3(b) Anhydrous AlCl3(c) NaNO2(d) Alcoholic KOHI had been asked this question in a national level competition.The question is from Haloalkanes & Haloarenes in portion Haloalkanes and Haloarenes of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct choice is (B) ANHYDROUS AlCl3

Explanation: Friedel-Crafts acylation is carried out by treating a HALOARENE with and ACETYL chloride in the presence of anhydrous aluminium chloride as a catalyst.



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