Question
Question: Main product formed when benzene is alkylated with n-propyl chloride in presence of anhydrous AlCl<s...
Main product formed when benzene is alkylated with n-propyl chloride in presence of anhydrous AlCl3.
A
Ethyl and methyl benzene
B
N-propyl benzene
C
Isopropyl benzene
D
Chlorobenzene
Answer
Chlorobenzene
Explanation
Solution
In phenol – OH group has more +M effect than –I effect so the ring becomes activated and easily attacked by an electrophile