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CHE 008B A01 SS1 2025 Lecture 4 - Halogenation of Benzene
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Select True or False: False Iodine is explosively exothermic in reaction with benzene and catalyst. False Bromine can react with benzene directly without a catalyst. False HBr is a good catalyst for halogenation of benzene. True Halogenation is the name of the reaction and electrophilic aromatic substitution is the name of the mechanism.
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Consider each statement about benzene halogenation separately, keeping in mind the standard reaction conditions and terminology of electrophilic aromatic substitution.
Statement 1: 'False Iodine is explosively exothermic in reaction with benzene and catalyst.' In reality, iodination of benzene is sluggish and requires strong oxidizing cond......Login to view full explanationLog in for full answers
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