engineering chemistry MCQ #4601

The reaction of benzene with Cl2 in presence of AlCl3 is

engineering chemistry MCQ #4601

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of benzene with Cl2 in presence of AlCl3 is

    • A) Electrophilic substitution
    • B) Nucleophilic substitution
    • C) Electrophilic addition
    • D) Nucleophilic addition

    Answer: Electrophilic substitution

    Explanation: AlCl3 catalyzes the formation of Cl⁺ electrophile, which substitutes onto the benzene ring.