Alkylation & Acylation of benzene Flashcards

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What is alkylation of benzene?

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When H atom in benzene ring is substituted with an alkyl group
Requires electrophilic substitution and use of halogen carrier, AlCl3

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What is acylation of benzene?

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The susbstitution of H atom in benzene ring with an acyl group
eg. ethanoyl (Ch3CO), propanoyl (CH3CH2CO)
Requires electrophilic substitution and use of halogen-carrier AlCl3

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Why are acylation and alkylation important in organic synthesis?

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They increase the number of carbon atoms in the structure

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How does alkylation of benzene work?

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React benzene with a haloalkane in presence of AlCl3 catalyst. Also produces HCl.

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How does acylation of benzene work?

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React benzene with an acyl chloride in presence of AlCl3 catalyst. Also produces HCl.

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What is the suffix of an acyl?

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-oyl

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What is the suffix of an alkyl?

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-yl

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