Question
Chemistry Question on Hydrocarbons
In Friedal craft reaction Toluene can be prepared by:
A
C6H6 + CH3Cl
B
C6H5Cl + CH4
C
C6H6 + CH2Cl2
D
C6H6 + CH3COCl
Answer
C6H6 + CH3Cl
Explanation
Solution
In the Friedel-Crafts reaction, Toluene can be prepared by the alkylation of benzene with methyl chloride (CH3Cl) or methyl bromide (CH3Br) in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst, such as aluminum chloride (AlCl3).