Q. Chlorobenzene is formed by reaction of chlorine with benzene in the presence of . Which of the following species attacks the benzene ring in this reaction?

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Solution:

During chlorination of benzene, anhydrous , being a Lewis acid helps in generation of the electrophile by combining with the attacking reagent.
The electrophile attacks the benzene ring in this reaction.

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