Chapter 16, Problem 16.23P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The directing effect of the phenyl group in the given question is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The reaction between acyl chloride with benzene in presence of ${\text{AlCl}}_{\text{3}}$ is a friedal craft acylation reaction. In friedal craft acylation reaction, ${\text{AlCl}}_{\text{3}}$ acts as a lewis acid catalyst. It is a method of insertion of carbonyl group on benzene ring.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The explanation of the directing effect of the phenyl group is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The reaction between acyl chloride with benzene in presence of ${\text{AlCl}}_{\text{3}}$ is a friedal craft acylation reaction. In friedal craft acylation reaction, ${\text{AlCl}}_{\text{3}}$ acts as a lewis acid catalyst. It is a method of insertion of carbonyl group on benzene ring.