NEET Chemistry Substitution Reactions MCQ Question
Consider a diagram representing the electrophilic substitution reaction of benzene where the benzene ring is shown interacting with an electrophile in the presence of a catalyst. Which step in the mechanism involves the formation of a carbocation intermediate?
Generation of the electrophile
Formation of a carbocation intermediate
Removal of proton from the carbocation
Dissociation of the benzene ring
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
In the mechanism of electrophilic substitution reactions of benzene, the formation of a carbocation intermediate is the second step, as described in the NCERT context.
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