Benzene reacts with strong electrophiles. In this respect, benzene has something

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Benzene reacts with strong electrophiles. In this respect, benzene has something common with alkenes. Which statement is false?

A : For substitution pathway, the nucleophile then adds to the electrophilic carbocation to recreate the C=C and restore the aromaticity.

B : For addition pathway, the nucleophile the adds to the electrophilic carbocation.

C : For substitution pathway, the nucleophile functions as a base and removes a proton from the sp3 C to recreate the C=C and restore the aromaticity.

D: Generally the C=C bond reacts via an electrophilic addition. The first step of the mechanism is common to both, alkenes and arenes. The pi electrons from C=C react with the electrophile.

Explanation / Answer

The false statement is A

For substitution pathway, the nucleophile then adds to the electrophilic carbocation to recreate the C=C and restore the aromaticity.

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