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Which of the following reacts in presence of anhydrous \[AlC{{l}_{3}}\] to give acetophenone?

A)  \[{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{6}}+C{{H}_{3}}COC{{H}_{3}}\]

B)  \[{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}OH+C{{H}_{3}}COC{{H}_{3}}\]

C)  \[{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}OH+C{{H}_{3}}COOH\]

D)  \[{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{6}}+C{{H}_{3}}COCl\]

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

Acetophenone is obtained when benzene reacts with acetyl chloride in the presence of anhydrous \[AlC{{l}_{3}}\].