NEET2026Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
NEET 2026 Chemistry Halogenation MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
The number of chlorine atoms present in the organic products X and Y of the following reactions, respectively, are:
A
3 and 3
B
6 and 3
C
6 and 6
D
3 and 6
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
In the reaction with anhydrous AlCl₃, benzene reacts with 6Cl₂ to form a hexachlorocyclohexane with 6 chlorine atoms. In the reaction with UV light, benzene reacts with 3Cl₂ to form a hexachlorocyclohexane with 6 chlorine atoms.
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