Identify the expected product(s) for the reaction shown below.
A) I
B) II
C) III
D) IV
E) V

Question

Identify the expected product(s) for the reaction shown below.  
A) I 
B) II 
C) III 
D) IV 
E) V

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The given reaction is an example of a Friedel-Crafts acylation, with benzene being acylated by an acyl chloride. The acyl group will be attached to the benzene ring in the ortho or para positions, and since the ortho position is already occupied by a methyl group, the acylation will occur at the para position. The expected product is III.

Identify the Expected Product(s) for the Reaction Shown Below