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Friedel-Crafts alkylation with a propyl halide: carbocation rearrangement

This type of question, asked 2 times: 29 Jun 2022, 5 Apr 2026 S1. All 2 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    29 Jun 2022

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    The stable carbocation formed in the above reaction is :

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  2. Question 2

    5 Apr 2026 S1

    40
    For the following Friedel Craft's alkylation reaction, which of the statements are correct? (A) Major product is n -propyl benzene. (B) iso-propyl carbocation intermediate is also generated (C) Multiple substitution is inevitable. (D) Introducing electron-donating substituent on benzene will not produce any alkylbenzene. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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