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What is the halogenation of benzene?

Answer 1

Delilah Anderson

This is simply a substitution reaction on an aryl ring.

#C_6H_6 + X_2 rarr C_6H_5X + HX#

The reaction is usually catalyzed by an iron salt, or some other Lewis acid. Typically, #X=Br#.

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Answer 2

Emilia Alvarez

The halogenation of benzene is a chemical reaction in which one or more hydrogen atoms on the benzene ring are replaced by halogen atoms (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine). This reaction typically occurs in the presence of a halogen carrier or catalyst, such as iron or aluminum chloride, and under specific conditions, such as heating or using ultraviolet light. The resulting halobenzene products are important intermediates in organic synthesis and have various industrial applications.

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