Question
Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Which reaction is used for the preparation of acetophenone?
A
Reimer-Tiemann reaction
B
Wurtz-Fittig reaction
C
Friedel-Crafts reaction
D
Cannizaros reaction
Answer
Friedel-Crafts reaction
Explanation
Solution
Acetophenone can be prepared by Friedel-Crafts reaction. By treating benzene with acetyl chloride in presence of anhydrous aluminium chloride acetophenone is obtained. 