Chapter 16, Problem 16.32P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The synthesis of $m-\text{nitroacetophenone}$ from benzene is to be stated. The explanation for the same is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

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