Chapter 18, Problem 18.3P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The mechanism for the chlorination of benzene using ${\text{Cl}}_{\text{2}}$ and ${\text{FeCl}}_{\text{3}}$ is to be drawn.

Concept introduction: Benzene is an aromatic compound. It has $\text{6π}$ electrons. It is a stable compound due to the resonance. The molecular formula of benzene is ${\text{C}}_{\text{6}}{\text{H}}_{\text{6}}$. It shows electrophilic substitution reaction.