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With respect to the electrophilic aromat...

With respect to the electrophilic aromatic substitution of benzene which of the following is not true?

A

A non-aromatic intermediate is formed

B

Benzene acts as an Electrophile

C

A proton is lost in the final step

D

Resonance forms are important

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The correct Answer is:
B
benzene reacts with an electrophilic reagent ( meaning that benzene is acting in a nucleophilic manner ) , the reaction description (EAS) refers to the fact that benzene ( or another aromatic ) is being substituted by an electrophile.
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