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ChemistryHalogen DerivativeMiscellaneousEasy2 minQB
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Chlorobenzene is formed by reaction of chlorine with benzene in the presence of AlCl₃. Which of the following species attacks the benzene ring in this reaction?

Options:

Answer:
B
Solution:

AlCl₃ activates Cl₂ to provide the electrophilic chlorine species Cl⁺, which attacks benzene.

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