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  4. The reaction, Benzene + methyl halide xrightarrowAnhy.AlCl3 Toluene, is known as

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Q. The reaction,
Benzene + methyl halide $\xrightarrow{Anhy.AlCl_3}$ Toluene,
is known as

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Solution:

Benzene reacts with methyl iodide in the presence of anhydrous $AlCl_3$ to form toluene. Reaction is called as Friedel-Crafts reaction. It is used for alkylation and acylation of benzene nucleus.

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