In aromatic chlorinations, we use FeCl3 with Cl2 as the reagents, and for aromatic brominations, we use

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In aromatic chlorinations, we use FeCl3 with Cl2 as the reagents, and for aromatic brominations, we use FeBr3 with Br2. Suggest a reason as to why the iron halide (FeX3) always has the same halide (X) as the halogenating agent (X2).
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Organic Chemistry A Short Course

ISBN: 978-1111425562

13th edition

Authors: Harold Hart, Christopher M. Hadad, Leslie E. Craine, David J. Hart

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