Chapter 16, Problem 16.12P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The curved arrow mechanism for the formation of $p\text{-dibromobenzene}$ during the bromination of benzene is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The chemical reaction in which an electrophile group is replaced by another functional group is known as electrophilic substitution reaction. When the electrophilic substitution happens on an aromatic ring such as benzene then the reaction is known as electrophilic aromatic substitution.

Halogenation is an electrophilic substitution reaction in which the halogen groups are introduced in the reacting compound. When the bromine group is introduced on a compound then it is known as bromination reaction.