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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which of the following can be used as the halide component for Friedel-Craftts reaction?
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Friedel‐Crafts reaction:
Chlorobenzene, bromobenzene and chloroethene are not suitable halide components as 
bond acquires some double bond character due to resonance of lone pair of electrons with 
‐bond.
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