NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
What type of reaction is halogenation of arenes?
Options
- AAddition reaction
- BSubstitution reaction
- CElimination reaction
- DOxidation-reduction reaction
Correct answer
B. Substitution reaction
Step-by-step solution
Halogenation of arenes is a substitution reaction where a hydrogen atom on the aromatic ring is replaced by a halogen atom.