Test SeriesFree PYQsExamsPricing

JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryAromatic Compounds and Aryl HalidesJEE Main

In the halogenation of an aromatic nucleus, the halogen carrier (e.g. FeCl₃/AlCl₃) is used to generate the species

Answer: (B)

Solution

The Lewis-acidic halogen carrier polarises the Cl–Cl bond (forming a complex such as Cl–Cl···FeCl₃), releasing

See the full step-by-step solution

Create a free account to read the complete working, and practise questions like this in a timed test.

Create a free account

Question ID VK-140416