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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
It is the correct answer. `Cl^(+)` ion acts as electrophile.
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