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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

Benzene reacts with chlorine in the presence of FeCl3 catalyst to form
Options
A Hexachlorobenzene
B Chlorobenzene
Correct Answer
C Hexachlorocyclohexane
D Benzyl chloride
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Benzene reacts with chlorine in the presence of FeCl3 catalyst (electrophilic aromatic substitution) to give chlorobenzene (C6H5Cl).

Hint

What is the product of chlorination of benzene?

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