Characterize EACH of the three given statements as being TRUE or FALSE and then indicate the collective true-false status of the statements using the choices: (1) The aluminum chloride catalyzed reaction between benzene and ethyl chloride produces chlorobenzene.
(2) The compound 2-methyl-1,3-cyclopentadiene has the molecular formula C₆H₈.
(3) The biochemical activity of pheromones is highly dependent on whether the carbon-carbon double bonds present are in cis- or trans- configurations.

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1) TRUE - This reaction is a well-known example of Friedel-Crafts alkylation and produces chlorobenzene as the major product.
2) FALSE - The molecular formula of 2-methyl-1,3-cyclopentadiene is C7H8.
3) TRUE - The bioactivity of pheromones is indeed highly dependent on the stereochemistry of the carbon-carbon double bonds. The cis-configuration is typically more active than the trans-configuration.

Characterize EACH of the Three Given Statements as Being TRUE