Question

What is the major product of the reaction of benzene and isobutyl chloride in the presence of AlCl3

Answer 1

tert-butylbenzene

Step-by-step explanation:

This electrophilic substitution reaction. The electrophile generated is attacked by benzene and substituted with H. As shown in attached image, the electrophile generated is primary carbocation which is less stable. This primary carbocation rearranges into a tertiary carbocation by a proton shift. Hence, giving trans-butylbenzene as a major product.