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Benzene is alkylated (via electrophilic aromatic substitution) to the corresponding alkyl benzene by alkyl cations (carbenium ions).
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Interaction, Reaction, Process defined as:
Strategic Bond Formation
Substitution: Electrophilic Aromatic

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