Ethylbenzene is generally prepared by acetylation of benzene followed by reduction and not by direct alkylation. Think of a possible reason.

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Due to the development of polysubstitution products, ethylbenzene is usually made through acetylation of benzene followed by reduction and direct alkylation.

Due to resonance, the benzene ring must be deactivated. The electrophilic

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