Question

When benzene reacts with Cl2 and

FeCl3, the attacking electrophile is cl+.
(true or false)​

Answer 1

Answer:

true

Explanation:

Answer 2

The answer is True

• Lewis acids like AlCl3 and FeCl3 cause electrophilic substitution reactions to occur in benzene.
• Chlorobenzene is created when benzene interacts with Cl2 in the presence of AlCl3.
• One of the hydrogens in benzene is replaced by Cl+, resulting in the formation of chlorobenzene and HCl as a byproduct.
• Lewis acid serves as the reaction's catalyst. AlCl4- is created by forming an anionic compound with Cl- from Cl2, which releases Cl+.
• As an electrophile, this Cl+ attacks benzene, forming chlorobenzene and H+. AlCl3 is returned when AlCl4- and H+ mix to generate HCl.

Therefore when benzene reacts with Cl2 and FeCl3, the attacking electrophile is cl+

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