Chemistry-Preparation Methods

NEET Chemistry Preparation Methods MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 12

Which method is used to prepare aryl halides from arenes?

A

Electrophilic substitution with chlorine or bromine

B

Free radical halogenation of alkanes

C

Reaction with dry hydrogen chloride gas

D

Sandmeyer’s reaction with primary amines

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Aryl halides can be prepared by electrophilic substitution of arenes with chlorine and bromine in the presence of Lewis acid catalysts, as stated in the NCERT context.

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