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Chapter 13, Problem 58P
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The mechanism for the conversion of hexamethylbenzene to compound B by directly inferring the structure of A is to be suggested.

Concept introduction:

In Friedel-Crafts reaction, the reaction of alkyl halides with benzene in the presence of aluminum chloride takes place to give alkylbenzenes.

The electrophile in Friedel-Crafts alkylation is the alkyl cation. The alkyl cation is generated by treating an alkyl chloride with aluminum chloride.

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