Which of the following steps is not correct in the mechanism of electrophilic…
Chemistry · Class 11 · CBSE — Hydrocarbons
Which of the following steps is not correct in the mechanism of electrophilic substitution of benzene?
- Generation of electrophile like X+, R+, RC+O, NO2+, etc.
- Attack of electrophile resulting in the formation of arenium ion in which one of the carbon is sp3 hybridised.
- Addition of proton on benzene ring to give carbocation.
- Removal of proton from sp3 carbon atom to restore aromatic character.
Answer
(C) Addition of proton on benzene ring to give carbocation.
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