Practice question
Question
Which halide is formed when benzene undergoes electrophilic substitution with chlorine in the presence of a Lewis acid?
Explanation
Electrophilic substitution of benzene with chlorine and a Lewis acid (e.g., FeCl₃ ) replaces a hydrogen with chlorine, forming chlorobenzene ( C₆H₅Cl ).
Related blogs
Guides and insights connected to this topic
Plant Cell Structure and Organelles: Definition, Diagram, Functions
Learn what defines a plant cell, how it differs from an animal cell, and the structure and functions of its 14 major organelles with clear explanations and diagrams.
Animal Cell Structure, Diagram and Organelles – Definition, Types, Functions
Learn what defines an animal cell, its organelles, and how they differ from plant cells. Includes diagrams and clear explanations of cell structure and functions.
SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus: Structure, Genome, Proteins, Replication, Pathogenesis, and Host Interaction
Coronavirus Overview Coronaviruses (CoVs) are enveloped viruses (surrounded by a lipid membrane derived from host cells), belonging to the s...