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ChemistryAromatic Compounds and Aryl HalidesJEE Main

Ethylbenzene with bromine in presence of FeBr, predominantly gives [J & K CET 2004]

Answer: (D)

Solution

FeBr catalyses electrophilic *ring* bromination (ionic mechanism), not side-chain (radical) bromination. The ethyl group is an alkyl

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