Which of the following sequence of reactions is suitable to synthesize chlorobenzene?
- ABenzene, , anhydrous
- BPhenol, , ,
- C[Structure of Chlorobenzene],
- 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.
Option B refers to Sandmeyer's reaction, but starts with Phenol instead of Aniline, which is incorrect.