Question

Using anhydrous $ AlC{{l}_{3}} $ as catalyst, which one of the following reactions produce ethylbenzene (PhEt)?

• A. $ {{H}_{3}}C-C{{H}_{2}}OH+{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{6}} $
• B. $ C{{H}_{3}}-CH=C{{H}_{2}}+{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{6}} $
• C. $ {{H}_{2}}C=C{{H}_{2}}+{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{6}} $
• D. $ {{H}_{3}}C-C{{H}_{3}}+{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{6}} $

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

By the reaction of benzene with ethylene in presence of anhydrous. $ AlC{{l}_{3}}, $ ethylbenzene is produced.