Question

convert benzene into BHC

Answer 1

addition of chlorine in the presence of sunlight to Benzene gives BHC (Benzene hexa chloride).

and further reaction is shown in image.

Answer 2

convert benzene into BHC -

• the conversion of benzene to benzene hexa chloride or BHC takes place by chlorination.
• the process is carries out in presence of ultra violet light .
• in this process, the three molecules of chlorine is added to the benzene molecule .
• BHC is also known as gammahexane.
• the reaction is as follows - C6H6 + 3Cl2 → C6H6Cl2