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Reacting bromine with benzene in the presence of sunlight will result in

Correct answer: B. Substitution reaction

  • A. The rupturing of the benzene ring
  • B. Substitution reaction
  • C. Addition reaction
  • D. No reaction

Explanation

Reacting bromine with benzene in the presence of sunlight will result in bromination through a substitution reaction. Benzene undergoes substitution reactions rather than addition reactions due to its stable aromatic ring.

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