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Question
Which of the following reagents is most suitable for preparing chlorobenzene from benzene?
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Chlorobenzene is prepared by electrophilic aromatic substitution of benzene with chlorine in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst like FeCl3. UV light causes free radical addition to give benzene hexachloride, not chlorobenzene.
Hint
What conditions are needed for electrophilic chlorination of benzene?