The most common type of reaction in aromatic compounds is

The most common type of reaction in aromatic compounds is

Options

(a) elimination reaction
(b) addition reaction
(c) electrophilic substitution reaction
(d) rearrangement reaction

Correct Answer:

electrophilic substitution reaction

Explanation:

Aromatic hydrocarbons show mostly substitution reaction then addition reaction despite the presence of unsaturation. Electrophilic substitution reaction are preffered over nucleophilic substitution due to better stablilisation.

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