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Q7.31 (iv):
Write equations of the following reactions: Friedel-Craft’s acetylation of anisole.

Solution :

1. Theoretical Foundation: Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution

The Friedel-Crafts acetylation of anisole ($C_6H_5OCH_3$) is an electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction. Anisole features a methoxy group ($-OCH_3$), which is a strong activating group. Due to the resonance effect ($+R$ effect) of the oxygen lone pairs, electron density is increased specifically at the ortho and para positions of the benzene ring. [Per the Resonance Theory of Electrophilic Substitution].

2. Reaction Components

  • Substrate: Anisole ($C_6H_5OCH_3$)
  • Reagent: Acetyl chloride ($CH_3COCl$)
  • Catalyst: Anhydrous Aluminium Chloride ($AlCl_3$), a Lewis acid.

3. Step-by-Step Reaction Mechanism

Step A: Generation of the Electrophile
The Lewis acid $AlCl_3$ reacts with acetyl chloride to generate the acylium ion (the electrophile):
$CH_3COCl + AlCl_3 \rightarrow [CH_3CO]^+ + [AlCl_4]^-$

Step B: Electrophilic Attack
The $[CH_3CO]^+$ ion attacks the electron-rich ortho or para positions of the anisole ring. The para isomer is major due to steric hindrance at the ortho position.

Step C: Rearomatization
Loss of a proton restores the aromaticity of the ring, forming 4-methoxyacetophenone.

4. Chemical Equation

The reaction is represented as follows:
$C_6H_5OCH_3 + CH_3COCl \xrightarrow{Anhydrous \ AlCl_3} CH_3OC_6H_4COCH_3 + HCl$

5. Visual Representation of Reaction

OCH₃ Anisole + CH₃COCl AlCl₃ OCH₃ COCH₃ p-Methoxyacetophenone

Final Solution: The Friedel-Crafts acetylation of anisole yields 2-methoxyacetophenone (minor) and 4-methoxyacetophenone (major) along with HCl as a byproduct.


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