engineering chemistry MCQ #4617

The reaction of benzene with CH₃Cl in the presence of AlCl₃ is an example of

engineering chemistry MCQ #4617

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of benzene with CH₃Cl in the presence of AlCl₃ is an example of

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

    Answer: Electrophilic substitution

    Explanation: The reaction involves the substitution of a hydrogen atom on the benzene ring with a methyl group, an electrophilic substitution.