MHT CET Chemistry question

Which of the following CANNOT be prepared by direct halogenation of benzene?

(A)Iodobenzene
(B)Chlorobenzene
(C)Bromobenzene
(D)FluorobenzeneCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Chlorination and bromination of benzene with Cl2 or Br2 and a Lewis acid (FeX3) work well, and iodination can be achieved in the presence of an oxidising agent

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