Preparation of Haloarenes

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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

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Which of the following is an example of Sandmeyer reaction:

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 C6H5N2+Cl-       +         KI   C6H5I + KCl + N2Benzene diazonium chloride   Iodobenzene

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

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Chlorobenzene is formed by reaction of chlorine with benzene in the presence of AlCl3. Which of the following species attacks the benzene ring in this reaction?

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Chlorobenzene is formed by reaction of chlorine with benzene in the presence of AlCl3. What is the charge on the attacking species?( Mention the sign in words)

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

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The best method for the preparation of chlorobenzene is :

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Identify A and B in the following:

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Write a note on Sandmeyer's reaction.

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How is iodobenzene obtained from aniline?

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How is the following obtained from aniline:

 Bromobenzene 

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How is the following obtained from aniline:

Chlorobenzene

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Write a note on Sandmeyer's reaction.

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Product formed in the reaction can be-

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

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On completion of reaction what will be the obtained product "P"

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Consider the reactions-

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Which of the following species is expected to have maximum enthalpy in an electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction ?

 

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Find the major product in the following reaction,

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Which reagents would you use to carry out the reaction

Ethyl benzene 2 and 4 - chloro 1 - ethyl benzene?

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Which are the starting materials for the preparation of
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