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The function of anhydrous\[AlC{{l}_{3}}\]in the Friedel-Crart's reaction is to

A)  absorb water

B)  absorb\[HCl\]

C)  to produce electrophile

D)  to produce nucleophile

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

                 The function of anhydrous\[AlC{{l}_{3}}\]in the Friedel-Craft's   reaction   is   to   produce electrophile, eg, in case of Friedel-Craffs alkylation reaction, it produces electrophile as