Nedd help with Friedel Crafts alkylation

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The discussion centers on the Friedel Crafts alkylation process for synthesizing 1,4-Di-t-butyl-2,5-dimethoxybenzene using p-Dimethoxybenzene, tert-butanol, and sulfuric acid. A key point of confusion is the role of acetic acid in the reaction, which is clarified as serving primarily as a solvent. Participants confirm that the attacking electrophile in the reaction is the tert-butyl group, generated after sulfuric acid protonates tert-butanol, leading to water elimination. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the function of each component in the reaction mechanism. Overall, the discussion provides insights into the specifics of the Friedel Crafts alkylation process.
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Need help with Friedel Crafts alkylation

Hi. In my laboratory textbook there is an explanation on how to make 1,4-Di-t-butyl-2,5-dimethoxybenzene from p-Dimethoxybenzene, tert-butanol and sulfuric acid. I am to put acetic acid and t-butyl alcohol to the p-Dimethoxybenzene. What my textbook doesn't explain is what does the acetic acid do in the reaction. Could someone please explain to me.
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Swatch, do you know what is the attacking electrophile in this reaction?
 
The attacking electrophile would be the tert-butyl since the sulfuric acid protonated the tert-butanol and water leaves. Is that not correct?
 
Yes, that's is true.
I think that the acetic acid is used as a solvent in this reaction.Generally, acetic acid readily mixes with many other polar and non-polar solvents such as water, chloroform, and hexane.
 
O.K.
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