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Which of the following sequence of reactions is suitable to synthesize chlorobenzene?

  1. A
    Benzene, , anhydrous
  2. B
    Phenol, , ,
  3. C
    [Structure of Chlorobenzene],
  4. D
    [Benzene], , Heating

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Chlorobenzene is prepared by the electrophilic substitution of benzene. Benzene reacts with chlorine in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst like anhydrous or .

Option B refers to Sandmeyer's reaction, but starts with Phenol instead of Aniline, which is incorrect.

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Which of the following sequence of reactions is suitable to synthesize chlorobenzene?
A
Benzene, , anhydrous
B
Phenol, , ,
C
[Structure of Chlorobenzene],
D
[Benzene], , Heating

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