In chlorination of benzene in presence of FeCl3, function of FeCl3 is :

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Nucleophilic Substitution

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In chlorination of benzene in presence of FeCl₃, function of FeCl₃ is :

to provide halogen.

to form electrophile.

resonance stabilisation.

act as a catalyst.

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Since FeCl₃ is generated again after the reaction hence it is acting as catalyst.

Attack of Cl₂ on FeCl₃ :

Benzene ring attack on electrophile :

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