Which of the following sets of reagents does not result in alkylation of benzene? A) tert-butyl chloride + AlCl₃ B) tert-butyl alcohol + H₃PO₄ C) methylpropene + HF D) methylpropane + H₂SO₄

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Methylpropane + H₂SO₄ does not result in alkylation of benzene because it does not generate a carbocation or an equivalent electrophile necessary for Friedel-Crafts alkylation.

Which of the Following Sets of Reagents Does Not Result