In the Friedel Crafts Alkylation of benzene with 2-chloro-1-phenylpropane, the expected product is not produced. Instead of 1,2-diphenylpropane (expected product), the product 1,1-diphenylpropane (observed product) is produced (see below). Explain why this product is produced. 2. In the Friedel Crafts Alkylation of benzene with 2-chloro-1-phenylpropane, the expected product is notproduced. Instead of 1,2-diphenylpropane (expected product), the product 1,1-diphenylpropane(observed product) is produced (see below). Explain why this product is produced.AICI,CIExpected productObserved Product

This is due to carbocation rearrangement to give stable phenyl carbocation.

of benzene with 2-chloro-1-phenylpropane, the expected product is not produced. Instead of 1,2-diphenylpropane (expected product), the product 1,1-diphenylpropane (observed product) is produced (see below). Explain why this product is produced.

of benzene with 2-chloro-1-phenylpropane, the expected product is not produced. Instead of 1,2-diphenylpropane (expected product), the product 1,1-diphenylpropane (observed product) is produced (see below). Explain why this product is produced.

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In the Friedel Crafts Alkylation of benzene with 2-chloro-1-phenylpropane, the expected product is not produced. Instead of 1,2-diphenylpropane (expected product), the product 1,1-diphenylpropane (observed product) is produced (see below). Explain why this product is produced.

2. In the Friedel Crafts Alkylation of benzene with 2-chloro-1-phenylpropane, the expected product is not
produced. Instead of 1,2-diphenylpropane (expected product), the product 1,1-diphenylpropane
(observed product) is produced (see below). Explain why this product is produced.
AICI,
CI
Expected product
Observed Product

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