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nmorano1

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Identify a limitation of the Friedel-Crafts alkylation of benzene.
 a. Acylium ion does not undergo rearrangement.
 b. A benzene ring with electron-withdrawing groups can undergo alkylation under normal reaction conditions.
 c. The alkylated products are less reactive than benzene.
 d. Alkyl carbocation formed during a reaction can rearrange to a more stable carbocation.

Question 2

An example of a metal-reducing agent is _____.
 a. zinc
 b. xenon
 c. radon
 d. selenium



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

a



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