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What is obtained when acetyl chloride is heated with benzene in presence of anhydrous\[\text{AlC}{{\text{l}}_{\text{3}}}\]?

A)  Acetyl benzoic acid

B)  Anisol

C)  Acetophenone

D)  Chlorobenzene

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

When, benzene is heated with acetyl chloride, in presence of anhydrous \[\text{AlC}{{\text{l}}_{\text{3}}}\text{,}\]electrophilic substitution takes place an acetophenone is obtained.  The reaction is known as Friedel-Craft acylation.