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Benzene undergoes electrophilic substitution reactions. Regarding sulphonation of benzene, false statement is

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a

It is a reversible reaction

b

Product obtained contains an activating group towards electrophilic substitution on benzene ring

c

Product obtained is acidic in nature

d

Electrophile involved is SO3

answer is B.

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Product is C6H5-SO3H. -SO3H shows both -I and -M effect, hence it deactivates ring towards electrophilic substitution reaction.

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Benzene undergoes electrophilic substitution reactions. Regarding sulphonation of benzene, false statement is