What is halogenation of benzene?

Aug 26, 2022, 16:45 IST

HALOGENATION 

Direct halogenation of benzene is not possible and it does not decolourize bromine solution as there is no reaction. Benzene readily reacts with Br2 or Cl2 in presence of Lewis acids such as FeCl3, FeBr3, anhydrous AlCl3 etc. 

What is halogenation of benzene?

What is halogenation of benzene?

What is halogenation of benzene?

Fluorination takes place rapidly and always polyfluorinated benzene is formed rather than monofluorinated product. Iodine is unreactive towards halogenation of benzene. 

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