Identify major product 'P' formed in the following reaction. [figure]
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Answer
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Solution
Friedel–Crafts acylation; AlCl3 generates the acylium ion (electrophile):
C6H5COCl + AlCl3 C6H5 C=O + AlCl4
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∴ P = benzophenone (diphenyl ketone)
Options (A), (B), (D): diaryl ether, benzaldehyde, acetophenone ⇒ cannot form from these reagents
Answer: (3)