How does alcl3 convert cyclohexene into a carbocation


When benzene is treated with cyclohexene in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst, such as aluminum chloride, phenylcyclohexane is formed. This occurs by first converting the cyclohexene into a carbocation. I believe this is done by the Lewis acid catalyst. However, I don't understand the arrow mechanism. How does AlCl3 convert cyclohexene into a carbocation (electrophile)?

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Chemistry: How does alcl3 convert cyclohexene into a carbocation
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