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Cholorobenzene is formed by reaction of chlorine with benzene in the presence of `AlCl_(3)`. Which of the following species attacks the benzene ring in this reaction?

A

`Cl_^(-)`

B

`Cl^(+)`

C

`AlCl_3`

D

`[AlCl_4]^(-)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
During chlorination of benzene, anhydrous `AlCl_3`, being a Lewis acid helps in generation of the electrophile `Cl^(+)` by combining with the attacking reagent.
The electrophile `Cl^(+)` attacks the benzene ring in this reaction.
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