Question

Which one of the following is an intermediate in the reaction of benzene with $C{H}_{3}Cl$ in the presence of anhydrous $AlC{l}_3$?

• A. $C{l}^{-}$
• B. $C{H}_3^{-}$
• C. $C{H}_3^{+}$
• D.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Mechanism

$C{H}_{3}Cl+AlC{l}_3\to C{H}_3^{+}+AlC{l}_4^{-}$



$H^{+}+AlC{l}_4^{-}\to HCl+Alc{l}_3$