NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
In the halogenation of arenes, what is the role of the halogen (e.g., chlorine or bromine)?
Options
- ATo act as a solvent
- BTo serve as a reducing agent
- CTo provide color to the reaction mixture
- DTo provide halogen atoms for substitution
Correct answer
D. To provide halogen atoms for substitution
Step-by-step solution
The halogen in the halogenation of arenes provides halogen atoms that replace hydrogen atoms on the aromatic ring, resulting in the formation of haloarenes.