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In the Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction, what type of reaction mechanism is involved in the formation of alkylbenzenes?
ChemistryHydrocarbonsNEET
Options:
  • A Substitution reaction
  • B Addition reaction
  • C Elimination reaction
  • D Redox reaction
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Substitution reaction
The formation of alkylbenzenes in the Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction involves an electrophilic substitution mechanism where an electrophilic species replaces a hydrogen atom on the benzene ring.

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