Question

Select the compounds that cannot undergo friedel crafts alkylation. check all that apply. check all that apply. aniline phenol ketones halobenzenes benzene nitrobenzene anisole benzensulfonic acid toluene

Answer 1

Freidal craft reaction is the attack of a carbon or carbon chain on aromatic ring with the help of anhydrous AlCl3 to produce alkylated benzene ring.

Only ketone not be able to undergo friedal craft reaction as, it is not aromatic compound whereas all the given reactants are aromatic and gives friedal craft reaction.