Which of the Following Is an Incorrect Statement About the Bromination

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an incorrect statement about the bromination of benzene by Br₂ and FeBr₃?

• A) FeBr₃ functions to increase the electrophilicity of Br₂.
• B) Formation of the sigma complex is the rate-determining step of the mechanism.
• C) The carbanionic intermediate is resonance stabilized.
• D) There is one carbon-containing intermediates in the mechanism.
• E) The final step of the mechanism is loss of H⁺.

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