Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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In this video, we look at Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation of benzene. First we explore the reaction conditions. We then look at the reaction mechanisms, especially the role of the halogen carrier catalyst and how the delocalised electron structure of benzene is maintained in the product.