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Chemistry-Substitution Reactions

NEET Chemistry Substitution Reactions MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 11

What happens to the aromatic character of the sigma complex during electrophilic substitution?

A

It loses its aromatic character.

B

It gains additional aromatic character.

C

It remains unchanged.

D

It becomes non-aromatic.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The sigma complex or arenium ion loses its aromatic character because delocalisation of electrons stops at the sp3 hybridised carbon, as mentioned in the context.

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