Hydrocarbons Question 166

Question: In chlorination of benzene, the reactive species is [MP PET 2000]

Options:

A) $ C{l^{+}} $

B) $ C{l^{-}} $

C) $ Cl_2 $

D) $ Cl_2^{-} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Halogenation is initiated by free redical.