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Which of the following is an aryl halide?

  1. A.Benzyl chloride
  2. B.Chlorobenzene
  3. C.Allyl chloride
  4. D.Ethyl chloride
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Correct answer: BChlorobenzene

Solution

  1. An aryl halide is defined as a compound where a halogen atom is directly bonded to a carbon atom of an aromatic ring.
  2. In chlorobenzene, the chlorine atom is directly attached to the benzene ring.
  3. Benzyl chloride has the chlorine on aside chain, not the ring.
  4. Hence the answer is (B).

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