Friedel Crafts acylations also can be carried out with acid anydrides, rather than acid halides. The generalized equation is shown below. Can you apply it to a specific case, the reaction of benzene with succinic anhydride? Draw the product(s) and select the best answer:

A. There are two products, both of which contain benzene rings

B. There are two products, a ketone and a carboxylic acid

C. There is only one product, which is both an ether and a carboxylic acid

D. There is only one product, which is a ketone

E. There is only one product, which is both a ketone and a carboxylic acid

 

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