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Halogenation of Benzene

OCR A-level Organic ChemistryBenzeneLesson 5 of 6

Benzene will react with halogens in the presence of a halogen carrier. For the bromination of benzene FeBr3 or AlBr3 is used. For the chlorination of benzene, FeCl3 or AlCl3 can be used as a halogen carrier.

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Key terms in this lesson

electrophile
An atom or group of atoms that is electron deficient and can accept a pair of electrons to form a new covalent bond.
halogenation
A reaction in which a halogen atom is substituted for a hydroxyl group or a hydrogen atom in a molecule.

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