Identify the main product of the reaction between benzene and $1$-chloropropane in the presence of $AlCl_3$.

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(D) The reaction of benzene with $1$-chloropropane in the presence of $AlCl_3$ is a Friedel-Crafts alkylation.
The initial carbocation formed is the $1^{\circ}$-propyl carbocation $(CH_3CH_2CH_2^+)$.
This $1^{\circ}$-carbocation is unstable and undergoes a $1,2$-hydride shift to form a more stable $2^{\circ}$-isopropyl carbocation $(CH_3CH^+CH_3)$.
The $2^{\circ}$-carbocation then attacks the benzene ring to form isopropylbenzene (cumene) as the major product.
Therefore,the main product is isopropylbenzene.

Explore More

Similar Questions

If $P$ and $S$ are toluene,identify $Q$ and $R$ respectively in the following reaction sequence:
$P$ $\xrightarrow{KMnO_4/KOH} Q$ $\xrightarrow{\text{soda lime}, \Delta} R$ $\xrightarrow{CH_3Cl, \text{anhydrous } AlCl_3} S$

Which of the following is not used in the Friedel-Crafts reaction?

Discuss the formation of cancer-causing polynuclear hydrocarbons and explain how they cause cancer.

The reaction $2 C_6H_6 + CH_2Cl_2 \xrightarrow{AlCl_3, \Delta} ?$ gives the major product:

Which of the following products is formed when $n-$heptane is passed over $(Al_2O_3 + Cr_2O_3)$ catalyst at $773\ K$?

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo