Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 20 - Sections 20.1-20.14 - Exercises - Cumulative Problems - Page 998: 103d

Answer

The given organic reaction is an aromatic substitution reaction.

Work Step by Step

In this reaction, in the presence of a catalyst ($FeI_3$), one hydrogen atom of the benzene ring is substituted by an iodine atom. Hence, this is an aromatic substitution reaction.
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