Question
Question: Anhydrous \(\mathrm { AlCl } _ { 3 }\) is used in the Friedel-Craft's reaction because it is....
Anhydrous AlCl3 is used in the Friedel-Craft's reaction because it is.
A
Electron rich
B
Soluble in ether
C
Insoluble to chloride and aluminium ions
D
Electron deficient
Answer
Electron deficient
Explanation
Solution
AlCl3 is an electron deficient compound. It generates electrophile in the reaction.
