Adding Cl2 to benzene in the presence of anhydrous AlCl3 is an example of

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Adding Cl2 to benzene in the presence of anhydrous AlCl3 is an example of (A) Addition (B) Elimination (C) Substitution (D) None of these.

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Q. Adding Cl2​ to benzene in the presence of anhydrous AlCl3​ is an example of

Addition

Elimination

Substitution

None of these.

It is an example of electrophilic substitution.

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