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Question
How many chlorine atoms are present in the product when benzene reacts with excess Cl₂ in sunlight?
Explanation
Benzene ( C₆H₆ ) with excess Cl₂ in sunlight forms hexachlorocyclohexane ( C₆H₆Cl₆ ), which has 6 chlorine atoms.
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