Question

5. Reaction of benzene with n-propyl chloride and anhydrous AlCl, gives-
(a) Cumene
(b) n-propyl benzene
(c) Cymene
(d) 1,2-di-n-propyl benzene​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Benzene reacts with n-propyl chloride in the presence of anhydrous aluminum chloride to give predominantly isopropylbenzene also known as cumene. In this reaction, n propyl group rearranges to isopropyl group.