Question

Which one of the following is an intermediate in the reaction of benzene with $CH_3Cl$ in the presence of anhydrous $AlCl_3$?

• A. $Cl^-$
• B. $CH^-_3$
• C. $CH^+_3$
• D.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$CH^+_3$

Answer 2

$CH_3Cl+AlCl_3 \to CH^+_3+AlCl^{-}_{4}$ $H^++AlCl^{-}_{4} \to HCl +Alcl_3$