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Aryl halides are organic compounds in which a halogen atom is directly bonded to an aromatic ring. The general formula for an aryl halide is Ar-X, where Ar represents an aryl group (such as phenyl) and X represents a halogen atom (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine). Unlike alkyl halides, the carbon-halogen bond in aryl halides is stronger and less polar due to the sp2 hybridization of the carbon atom and the delocalization of electrons in the aromatic ring.

The properties of aryl halides vary depending on the specific halogen and the substituents on the aromatic ring. They are generally insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. Their reactivity is often lower than that of alkyl halides in nucleophilic substitution reactions. This is because the sp2 hybridized carbon atom is more electronegative, and the pi electron system of the aromatic ring can repel an incoming nucleophile. However, they can undergo electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions, where the halogen atom acts as an ortho, para-director but a deactivator.

Aryl halides are important intermediates in the synthesis of many organic compounds, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and polymers. They are used in Grignard reactions, Suzuki couplings, and other cross-coupling reactions to form new carbon-carbon bonds. Examples of aryl halides include chlorobenzene, bromobenzene, and iodobenzene. Their stability and specific reactivity make them valuable building blocks in organic synthesis.