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EAS:Friedel-Crafts Acylation Mechanism

19. Reactions of Aromatics: EAS and Beyond / EAS:Friedel-Crafts Acylation Mechanism / Problem 2

Write a Friedel-Crafts reaction for the synthesis of propiophenone (propionylbenzene) from benzene.

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Friedel-Crafts acylation reaction showing benzene and propionyl chloride with AlCl3 catalyst.

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Friedel-Crafts acylation mechanism with benzene and propionyl chloride using AlCl3.

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Illustration of Friedel-Crafts acylation for synthesizing propiophenone from benzene.

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Diagram of Friedel-Crafts reaction showing benzene and propionyl chloride with AlCl3 catalyst.

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