With the catalyst AlCl₃ present, which reactant is needed to convert benzene to ethylbenzene?

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The presence of the catalyst AlCl₃ suggests that a Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction is needed to convert benzene to ethylbenzene. Choice B represents the correct reactants for this reaction, with the ethyl group (CH₃) and a leaving group (Cl) being added to benzene in the presence of the AlCl₃ catalyst. The other choices do not correctly represent the required reactants for this reaction.

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