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Identify major product 'P' formed in the following reaction. Benzene + benzoyl chloride (C6H5COCl) in presence of anhydrous AlCl3 → 'P' (Major Product)

1. Acetophenone (C6H5COCH3)
2. Benzaldehyde (C6H5CHO)
3. Benzophenone (C6H5COC6H5)
4. Phenyl benzoate (C6H5OCOC6H5)

Correct answer: Benzophenone (C6H5COC6H5)

Solution

The reaction involves the Friedel-Crafts acylation of benzene with benzoyl chloride, facilitated by anhydrous AlCl3, leading to the formation of benzophenone as the major product. This occurs because the acyl group from benzoyl chloride attaches to the benzene ring, resulting in the formation of a ketone with two phenyl groups.

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