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Ch. 23 - Benzene 1: Aromatic Stability and Substitution Reactions
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Capitolo 22, Problema 32d

Predict the product of the following Friedel–Crafts alkylation reactions. Assume only one alkyl group adds in each case.
(d) Benzene structure on the left, cyclopentane with a chlorine substituent on the right, with AlCl3 as a catalyst.

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Identify the reactants: The reaction involves benzene and chlorocyclopentane in the presence of aluminum chloride (AlCl₃) as a catalyst.
Understand the mechanism: Friedel-Crafts alkylation involves the formation of a carbocation intermediate. The chlorine atom in chlorocyclopentane will leave, forming a cyclopentyl carbocation.
Consider carbocation stability: The cyclopentyl carbocation is relatively stable and will act as the electrophile in the reaction.
Electrophilic aromatic substitution: The cyclopentyl carbocation will attack the benzene ring, forming a sigma complex (arenium ion) and eventually leading to the substitution of a hydrogen atom on the benzene ring with the cyclopentyl group.
Predict the product: The final product will be cyclopentylbenzene, where the cyclopentyl group is attached to the benzene ring.

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Friedel-Crafts Alkylation

Friedel-Crafts alkylation is a reaction that introduces an alkyl group into an aromatic ring using an alkyl halide and a Lewis acid catalyst, typically aluminum chloride (AlCl3). This electrophilic substitution reaction allows for the formation of new carbon-carbon bonds, enhancing the complexity of aromatic compounds. However, it can lead to polysubstitution and rearrangements, so careful control of conditions is necessary.
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Rearrangement of Carbocations

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