STANDARD Chemistry Electrophilic Substitution Reactions MCQ Question
Nitration and chlorination of benzene are
nucleophilic and electrophilic substitution respectively
electrophilic and nucleophilic substitution respectively
electrophilic substitution in both the reactions
nucleophilic substitution in both the reactions.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Nitration is carried out by the help of electrophile NO₂⁺. Halogenation is carried out by the help of electrophile Cl⁺. Hence, both reactions are electrophilic substitution reactions.
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