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Electrophile in the case of chlorination...

Electrophile in the case of chlorination of benzene in presence of `FeCl_(3)` is

A

`Cl^(+)`

B

`Cl^-`

C

`Cl`

D

`FeCl_3`

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A
In chlorination electrophile is `Cl^(+)` (chloronium ions).
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