EAS:Halogenation Mechanism

19. Reactions of Aromatics: EAS and Beyond / Generating Electrophiles – EAS Halogenation / Problema 1

Problema 1

What major product is expected from the reaction shown below?
1,4-dimethylbenzene + Cl₂ (excess, heat, pressure) →

1,4-dimethylbenzene with two Cl3 groups attached, illustrating EAS halogenation.

1,4-dimethylbenzene with four Cl groups attached, showing the major product of EAS halogenation.

1,4-dimethylbenzene with one Cl group attached, representing a possible product of EAS halogenation.

1,4-dimethylbenzene with three Cl groups attached, depicting another product of EAS halogenation.

What major product is expected from the reaction shown below?1,4-dimethylbenzene + Cl2 (excess, heat, pressure) →