Question

What is substitution reaction? Explain any two substitution reactions of benzene.

Answer 1

the substitution reaction of benzene is the hydrogen atom of benzene.

Answer 2

Dear Student,

◆ Substitution reaction -

In substitution reaction, one functional group of compound is replaced by another group.

# Examples -

Benzene on reaction with conc.H2SO4 and conc.HNO3 gives nitrobenzene.

C6H6 + HNO3 --> C6H5-NO2 + H2O

Benzene on reaction with bromine water gives bromobenzene.

C6H6 + Br2 --> C6H5-Br + HBr

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