Name the reaction when Benzene is treated with ethanoyl chloride in the presence of anhydrous $ \text{AlCl}_3 $
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Friedel Crafts Acylation
When benzene or substituted benzene is treated with acid chloride in the presence of anhydrous aluminium chloride, it affords the corresponding ketone. This reaction is known as Friedel-Crafts acylation reaction.
