Chlorobenzene is formed by the reaction

Question:

Chlorobenzene is formed by the reaction of chlorine with benzene in the presence

of AlCl3. Which of the following species attacks the benzene ring in this reaction?

(i) Cl–

(ii) Cl+

(iii) AlCl3

(iv) [AlCl4]

Solution:

Option (ii) Cl+ is the answer.

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