Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Question:

Which species is involved in chlorination of benzene using $Cl_2$ in presence of $AlCl_3$?

Options:

$Cl^-$

$Cl$

${AlCl_4}^+$

${AlCl_4}^-$

Correct Answer:

$Cl^-$

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → $Cl^-$