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The function of $\mathrm{AlCl}_{3}$ in Friedel-Craft's reaction is
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  • A to absorb $\mathrm{HCl}$
  • B to absorb water
  • C to produce nucleophile
  • D to produce electrophile
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The correct answer is: to produce electrophile
The function of $\mathrm{AlCl}_{3}$ in Friedel-Craft's reaction is to produce electrophile.


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