Preparation of Haloarenes
Preparation of Haloarenes: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Preparations of Haloarenes, Electrophilic Substitution Halogenation of Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Preparations of Haloarenes by Gattermann's Reaction & Reaction of KI with Benzene Diazonium Chloride etc.
Important Questions on Preparation of Haloarenes
Which of the following is an example of Sandmeyer reaction:
(i)
(ii)

Aryl iodides can be prepared by reaction of arenes with iodine in the presence of an _____.(oxidising agent/reducing agent)

Chlorobenzene is formed by reaction of chlorine with benzene in the presence of . Which of the following species attacks the benzene ring in this reaction?

Chlorobenzene is formed by reaction of chlorine with benzene in the presence of . What is the charge on the attacking species?( Mention the sign in words)

The reaction of toluene with chlorine in the presence of iron and in the absence of light yields _____.

The best method for the preparation of chlorobenzene is :

Identify and in the following:

Write a note on Sandmeyer's reaction.

How is iodobenzene obtained from aniline?

How is the following obtained from aniline:
Bromobenzene

How is the following obtained from aniline:
Chlorobenzene

Write a note on Sandmeyer's reaction.

Product formed in the reaction can be-

Among the following, which compound undergoes chlorination at the fastest rate?

On completion of reaction what will be the obtained product ?

Consider the reactions-
(i)
and
(ii)

Which of the following species is expected to have maximum enthalpy in an electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction ?
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)

Find the major product in the following reaction,

Which reagents would you use to carry out the reaction
Ethyl benzene 2 and 4 - chloro 1 - ethyl benzene?

Which are the starting materials for the preparation of
