Which catalyst is used in Friedel-craft alkylation reaction ? And what

1.	Which catalyst is used in Friedel-craft alkylation reaction ? And what is its function ?
Answer» Solution :The anhydrous `AlCl_(3)` is USED as catalyst in Friedel-craft reaction. This catalyst is Lewis acids and hence. `:CL^(-)` is accepted by `CH_(3)-Cl` and form`AlCl_(4)^(-)` COMPLEX and form methyl of ethyl carbocations. As MENTIONED aboe, with anhydrous `AlCl_(3)` the formation of alkyl carbocations `R^(+).(overset(+)(C)H_(3), CH_(3)overset(+)(C)H_(2)....)` etc., strong electrophilic reactants are start forming.

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