Benzene cannot be iodinated with I 2 directly. However, in presence of oxidants such as H N O 3 , iodination is possible. The electrophiles formed in the case is

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In the presence of oxidising agents such as

H N O_{3}

direct, iodination of benzene is possible. The electrophiles formed in this case is

[I^{+}]

.

H^{+} + {HNO}_{3} + \frac{1}{2} I_{2} \to \underset{Iodine cation}{I^{+}} + {NO}_{2} + H_{2} O

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Benzene cannot be iodinated with I 2 directly. However, in presence of oxidants such as H N O 3 , iodination…

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