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ChemistryHalogen DerivativeMiscellaneous/MixedEasy2 minPYQ_2020
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Benzene cannot be iodinated withI2directly. However, in presence of oxidants such asHNO3, iodination is possible. The electrophiles formed in the case is

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In the presence of oxidising agents such asHNO3direct, iodination of benzene is possible. The electrophiles formed in this case isI+.
H +  +  HNO 3  +  1 2 I 2 → I + Iodine cation  +  NO 2  +  H 2 O

Stream:NTA_ABHYASSubject:ChemistryTopic:Halogen DerivativeSubtopic:Miscellaneous/Mixed
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