Function of Lewis acid in electrophlic substitution at benzene ring
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Lewis Acids Can Be Used To “Activate” Electrophiles. Chlorine itself will react with “activated” benzene derivatives (such as phenol and aniline) but in order for chlorination to occur with electron-neutral or electron-poor aromatics, it needs a kick in the pants.
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