Question

The reaction of benzene with (CH3)3CCH2Cl in the presence of anhydrous aluminum chloride produces principally which of these?

Answer 1

Answer:

See explanation and image attached

Explanation:

When the carbocation is formed by the action of AlCl3 on the (CH3)3CCH2Cl, a primary carbocation is formed. The formation of the carbonation is followed by a 1,2-alkyl shift to give a tertiary carbocation which subsequently adds to the benzene ring as shown in the image attached to this answer.