Chapter 16, Problem 16.20P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structure of compound ${\text{C}}_{\text{10}}{\text{H}}_{\text{10}}\text{O}$ and the mechanism of its formation 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 this, ${\text{AlCl}}_{\text{3}}$ acts as a lewis acid catalyst. It is a method of insertion of carbonyl group on benzene ring.