Question

In BHC, Benzene is chlorinated in the liquid phase in the presence of an activation agent, such as what?

(a) Activating light

(b) Gamma rays

(c) Elemental fluorine

(d) All of the mentioned

Answer 1

The correct choice is (d) All of the mentioned

Explanation: BHC (Benzene Hexachloride or Hexachlorocyclohexane), in this  Benzene is chlorinated in the liquid phase in the presence of an activation agent such as activating light, gamma rays, or elemental fluorine. A mixture of five isomers of 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane is produced .