Chapter 16, Problem 16.21P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The structure of the product obtained on reaction of acetyl chloride with anisole (methoxybenzene) in presence of ${\text{AlCl}}_{\text{3}}$ 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 structure of the product obtained on reaction of $\text{ethylbenzene}$ with chloromethane in presence of ${\text{AlCl}}_{\text{3}}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The reaction between ethylbenzene and chloromethane in presence of ${\text{AlCl}}_{\text{3}}$ is a friedal craft alkylation reaction in which ${\text{AlCl}}_{\text{3}}$ acts as a lewis acid catalyst. It is a method of insertion of alkyl group on benzene ring.