Q. Which of the following is suitable to synthesize chlorobenzene?
A) Aniline ($C_6H_5NH_2$), HCl, Heating
B) Benzene, $Cl_2$, anhydrous $FeCl_3$
C) Phenol, $NaNO_2$, HCl, CuCl
D) Benzene, HCl
Explanation
[Solution] Electrophilic chlorination of benzene with $Cl_2$ in the presence of anhydrous $FeCl_3$ gives chlorobenzene. Answer (2).
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