In the $Friedel-Crafts$ reaction,anhydrous $AlCl_3$ is used because it is ............

  • A
    electron-rich
  • B
    soluble in ether
  • C
    ionizes into chloride and aluminum ions
  • D
    an electron-deficient molecule

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