Practice question
Question
What is the product when benzene reacts with (CH₃)2CHCl and AlCl₃ ?
Explanation
Friedel-Crafts alkylation of benzene with (CH₃)2CHCl and AlCl₃ forms C₆H₅CH(CH₃)2 (isopropylbenzene or cumene).
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