Question

The species which acts as electrophile in the bromination of benzene is

• A. $B{r}_2$
• B. $B{r}^{-}$
• C. $B{r}^{+}$
• D. $B{r}^{\ast }$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

In the bromination of benzene: $B{r}^{+}$ is the electrophile.