(a)
Interpretation:
The synthesis of the given aromatic derivative,
Concept introduction:
Friedel-Crafts alkylation permits the synthesis of alkylated products by the reaction of arenes with alkyl chlorides in the presence of aluminium chloride. This alkylation reaction comes under the category of electrophilic aromatic substitution.
(b)
Interpretation:
The synthesis of the given aromatic derivative,
Concept introduction:
Friedel-Crafts alkylation permits the synthesis of alkylated products by the reaction of arenes with alkyl chlorides in the presence of aluminium chloride. This alkylation reaction comes under the category of electrophilic aromatic substitution.
(c)
Interpretation:
The synthesis of the given aromatic derivative,
Concept introduction:
Friedel-Crafts alkylation permits the synthesis of alkylated products by the reaction of arenes with alkyl chlorides in the presence of aluminium chloride. This alkylation reaction comes under the category of electrophilic aromatic substitution.
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