Friedel-Crafts Reactions Flashcard

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In a lively laboratory of alchemical wonders, our inquisitive scholar Arjun doth embark upon a quest to conjure a novel aromatic essence through the enchanting Friedel-Crafts reaction. To ensure his endeavor be fruitful, he must select the most fitting catalyst. Canst thou assist Arjun in determining which type of catalyst he ought to employ?

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Lewis acid

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What is the electrophile in Friedel-Crafts alkylation?

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Carbocation

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What is a limitation of Friedel-Crafts Alkylation?

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Over-alkylation is possible.

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What species emerges when an acyl chloride joins with a Lewis acid in Friedel-Crafts Acylation?

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Acylium ion

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Which reaction leads to the creation of a resonance-stabilized arenium ion? Options: Friedel-Crafts Alkylation, Neither reaction, Friedel-Crafts Acylation, Both reactions.

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Both reactions

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What is a principal advantage of Friedel-Crafts Acylation over Friedel-Crafts Alkylation?

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No carbocation rearrangement.

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What happens to the aromatic nature of the benzene ring after Friedel-Crafts reactions?

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It is restored after proton loss.

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Which statement is true about Friedel-Crafts reactions?

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Deactivated benzene rings do not react.