Which of the following can be used as halide component for Friedel-Crafts reaction?
- Chlorobenzene
- Bromobenzene
- Chloroethene
- Isopropyl chloride
Answer
(4) Isopropyl chloride
Solution
Friedel–Crafts alkylation needs a carbocation formed from the halide with anhydrous AlCl3.
Chlorobenzene, bromobenzene (aryl halides) and chloroethene (vinyl halide) ⇒ C–X bond has partial double bond character (resonance) and sp2 carbon ⇒ carbocation is not formed.
Isopropyl chloride ⇒ gives (CH3)2 +CH easily.
Answer: (4)