When benzene is treated with excesss of Cl2 in the presence of ultraviolet light, the end product is
A
Monochlorobenzene
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B
Trichlorobenzene
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C
Hexachlorobenzene
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D
Benzene hexachloride
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Solution
The correct option is D Benzene hexachloride Under ultraviolet light, three molecules of chlorine add to benzene to produce benzene hexachloride. Benzene hexachloride (C6H6Cl6) is also known as Gammaxane.