Multiple Choice
Which of these statements is not true about the electrophilic bromination of benzene?
A) The reaction intermediate has an sp3 hybridized carbon.
B) A carbocation intermediate is formed in the rate limiting (slow) step of the reaction.
C) Aromaticity is regained when a proton is removed in the final step of the reaction.
D) Benzene functions as a nucleophile in the reaction.
E) A frequent by-product of the reaction is the normal bromine addition product seen with alkenes.
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