Q.

The major product obtained in the reaction of isobutyl benzene with acetic anhydride in the presence of anhydrous AlCl3 is 

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a

m-isobutyl acetophenone 

b

acetophenone

c

o-isobutyl acetophenone

d

p-isobutyl acetophenone 

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

  • The major product obtained in the reaction of isobutyl benzene with acetic anhydride in the presence of anhydrous AlCl3 is, from the given option. 
  • The reaction is named as Friedel-craft’s acylation reaction. 
  • The major product is para since steric bulk of isobutyl group is para/ortho directing due to its weekly electron donating nature. 
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