The mechanism for the sulfonation of benzene involves three steps. During which of these mechanistic steps does the sigma complex regain aromaticity?Select answer from the options belowA sulfonation reaction does not involve aromaticity being restored.As a result of deprotonation of the sigma complex.In the rearrangement of the sigma complex resonance structures.When the anion is protonated to give the product.During nucleophilic attack, when the benzene ring reacts with fuming sulfuric acid.Save for LaterSubmit Answer
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The mechanism for the sulfonation of benzene involves three steps. During which of these mechanistic steps does the sigma complex regain aromaticity?Select answer from the options belowA sulfonation reaction does not involve aromaticity being restored.As a result of deprotonation of the sigma complex.In the rearrangement of the sigma complex resonance structures.When the anion is protonated to give the product.During nucleophilic attack, when the benzene ring reacts with fuming sulfuric acid.Save for LaterSubmit Answer
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The sigma complex regains aromaticity as a result of deprotonation of the sigma complex.
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