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Question

Draw the acylium ion generated when benzene reacts with β-propiolactone in the presence of aluminum chloride.

Benzene and beta-propiolactone react with AlCl3 to form an acylium ion.

Accepted Answer

Acylium ion with positive charge and benzene ring in the final step.

Answer

Acylium ion structure showing positive charge on the carbon atom.

Answer

Final product of Friedel-Crafts acylation with acylium ion and benzene.

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Intermediate structure of acylium ion during the reaction.