Question

Friedel Craft's reaction is an example of:

• A. Electrophilic substitution
• B. Nucleophilic substitution
• C. Free radical substitution
• D. Addition reaction

Hint:

In Friedel-Crafts reactions, the electrophile attacks the aromatic ring, replacing a hydrogen atom with another group (like alkyl or acyl).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Friedel-Crafts reaction is a type of electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction. In this reaction, an electrophile (such as \( \text{R}^+ \) or \( \text{AlCl}_3 \)) attacks an aromatic ring and substitutes one of its hydrogen atoms. The reaction is commonly used to add alkyl or acyl groups to aromatic compounds. Thus, Friedel-Crafts reaction is an example of **electrophilic substitution**. The correct answer is: \[ \boxed{(A) \, \text{Electrophilic substitution}} \]