NEET Chemistry Substitution Reactions MCQ Question
What is the molecular formula of hexachlorobenzene formed when benzene undergoes substitution with an excess of chlorine in the presence of anhydrous AlCl3?
C6Cl6
C6HCl5
C6Cl5
C6H5Cl
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Detailed Explanation
The substitution reaction of benzene with excess chlorine in the presence of anhydrous AlCl3 results in the formation of hexachlorobenzene with the molecular formula C6Cl6, as other hydrogen atoms are successively replaced by chlorine.
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