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In the halogenation of benzene with chlorine (Cl2) in the presence of FeCl3, what is the major product formed?
ChemistryHydrocarbonsNEET
Options:
  • A Chlorobenzene
  • B Bromobenzene
  • C Iodobenzene
  • D Fluorobenzene
Solution:
1514 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Chlorobenzene
In the presence of FeCl3, benzene undergoes halogenation with chlorine to yield chlorobenzene as the major product.

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