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  1. Adding Cl2 to benzene in the presence of AlCl3 is an example of :
    1. Elimination reaction
    2. Substitution reaction
    3. None of the options
    4. Addition reaction
Correct Option: B

The reaction between benzene and chlorine in the presence of a catalyst such as aluminium chloride gives Chlorobenzene. This reaction is an example of electrophilic substitution reaction since one of the hydrogen atoms on the ring is replaced by a chlorine atom.



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