Draw a reaction coordinate diagram for the Friedel-Crafts alkylation of 1,4-dimethoxybenzene into 1,4-Di-tert-butyl-2,5-dimethoxybenzene. Be sure to clearly indicate all starting materials, intermediates, and products on the diagram.
The mechnism will involve
a) generation of electrophile (here it is carbenium ion) by the reaction of alkyl halide with anhydrous AlCl3
b) attack of electrophile on the ring
c) formation of transition state
d) formation of product
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