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Chloroethane and chlorobenzene both contain a chlorine atom bonded to carbon.
Compare the reactivity of chloroethane with that of chlorobenzene towards nucleophilic substitution, and explain the reason for the difference.
CAIE A Level Chemistry 9701 · Halogen compounds
Halogen compounds: compare question
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