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The product obtained, when benzene reacts with an alkyl chloride \[(RCl)\] in presence of anhydrous \[AlC{{l}_{3}}\]:

A)  \[{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}AlC{{l}_{3}}\]

B)  \[{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}Cl\]

C)  no reaction takes place

D)  \[{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}R\]

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

This is an example of Friedel-Craft alkylation. In this reaction, alkyl homologous of benzene are obtained. An hydrous \[AlC{{l}_{3}}\] (Lewis acid) acts as the generator of carbanion.