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Benzene undergoes electrophilic substitution reactions such as nitration and halogenation, rather than addition reactions. Compare substitution with addition in benzene, and explain why substitution is favoured.
CAIE A Level Chemistry 9701 · Hydrocarbons
Hydrocarbons: compare question
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