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STANDARD Chemistry Electrophilic Substitution Reactions MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium

Nitration and chlorination of benzene are

A

nucleophilic and electrophilic substitution respectively

B

electrophilic and nucleophilic substitution respectively

C

electrophilic substitution in both the reactions

D

nucleophilic substitution in both the reactions.

Correct Answer

Option C

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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