Question

Give reason for the loss of Aromatic character by arenium ion formed during electrophilic substitution of benzene.

Answer 1

Hey dear,

● Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution-
- It's a reaction in which the hydrogen atom of an aromatic ring is replaced as a result of an electrophilic attack on the aromatic ring.

● Why arenium ion loses aromaticity ?
- Arenium ion is an ion that is the result of an electrophilic attack on a benzene ring due to resonance.
- The carbon on which electrophile attacks loses a double bond, therefore aromatic character is lost.

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