NEET Chemistry Preparation Methods MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about the preparation methods of haloalkanes and haloarenes is correct?
Aryl halides can be prepared by electrophilic substitution using chlorine or bromine in the presence of Lewis acids.
Free radical halogenation is the preferred method for preparing aryl halides due to its simplicity.
Fluoro compounds can be easily prepared through the same methods as chlorides and bromides.
Iodination of arenes does not require any oxidising agents for the reaction to proceed.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Aryl halides can indeed be prepared by electrophilic substitution of arenes with chlorine or bromine in the presence of Lewis acid catalysts, while the other statements reflect misconceptions about the preparation methods.
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