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When benzene is treated with methyl chloride and aluminum

Chapter 19, Problem 19.73

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When benzene is treated with methyl chloride and aluminum trichloride under conditions that favor trialkylation, one major product is obtained. Draw this product and provide an IUPAC name.

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QUESTION:

When benzene is treated with methyl chloride and aluminum trichloride under conditions that favor trialkylation, one major product is obtained. Draw this product and provide an IUPAC name.

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This exercise tells us that when benzene is treated with methyl chloride and aluminum trichloride under conditions that favor tri alkylation one major product is obtained.

We’re asked to draw this product and provide its IUPAC name.

These are the conditions for a Friedel—Crafts alkylation reaction. Installment of the first alkyl group leads to toluene,

     

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