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The electrophilic aromatic substitution proceeds through a:

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Free radical
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Sigma complex
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Benzyne
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Carbene
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Solution

The correct option is C Sigma complex
In electrophilic aromatic substitution, a carbocation is generated which is resonansic stabilized but not aromatic.
This cation is called sigma complex because the electrophile is joined to the benzene ring through a new sigma bond.
The sigma complex wish to regain its aromatic and it may do so by either a reversal of first step or by loss of proton.
Thus, electrophilic aromation substitution proceed through a sigma complex.

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