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When benzene is treated with excess of Cl2 in the presence of hν or light, the end product is


A

Monochlorobenzene

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Trichlorobenzene

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Hexachlorobenzene

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D

Benzene hexachloride

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Solution

The correct option is D

Benzene hexachloride


When benzene is treated with excess of Cl in the presence of light, we get several isomers of hexachlorinated benzene.

The reaction follows free-radical mechanism.

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