In the given reaction, [figure] the product P is
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Answer
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Solution
HF protonates cyclohexene ⇒ cyclohexyl carbocation (electrophile).
The carbocation attacks benzene (Friedel–Crafts alkylation) and loss of H+ gives cyclohexylbenzene.
C6H6 + C6H10 [0 C]HF C6H5-C6H11
HF only supplies H+ (the catalyst), so F is not present in the product.
Answer: (3)