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Which of the following hydrocarbon is formed, when benzene reacts with three chlorine molecules under UV condition?(a) Hexachlorobenzene(b) Benzene hexachloride(c) Chlorobenzene(d) ChlorohexaneI got this question in an online quiz.My question is from Aromatic Hydrocarbon in portion Hydrocarbons of Chemistry – Class 11

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The correct answer is (B) Benzene hexachloride

To explain: Under ultra-violet light, three chlorine MOLECULES add to benzene to PRODUCE benzene hexachloride. It is also known as gammaxene. Its chemical FORMULA is C6H6Cl6and undergoes ADDITION reaction.



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