NEET Chemistry Substitution Reactions MCQ Question
Consider a diagram showing the electrophilic substitution reaction of benzene with chlorine in the presence of anhydrous AlCl3. Which step of the reaction mechanism involves the formation of a carbocation intermediate?
Formation of the sigma complex
Generation of the electrophile
Removal of proton
Formation of the arenium ion
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The carbocation intermediate is formed during the creation of the arenium ion, which is a key step in the electrophilic substitution reaction mechanism.
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