Bromination of benzene (C₆H₆), an aromatic compound, A) occurs by substitution rather than addition. B) occurs by addition rather than substitution. C) occurs more rapidly than bromination of a nonaromatic compound. D) results in formation of 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexabromocyclohexane. E) occurs in the absence of a catalyst.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The bromination of benzene occurs by substitution, where one hydrogen atom is replaced by a bromine atom. This is characteristic of aromatic compounds and is known as electrophilic aromatic substitution.

Bromination of Benzene (C6H6), an Aromatic Compound

Bromination of Benzene (C₆H₆), an Aromatic Compound