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Chemistry of Hydrocarbons Sulphonation of Benzene

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In the usual textbook treatment, the electrophilic species in sulphonation of benzene is:

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Correct Answer: A) SO₃

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SO₃ is strongly electron-deficient and acts as the electrophilic sulphonating species in concentrated or fuming sulfuric acid.

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