Aromatic HydrocarbonsHard
Question
The reaction of toluene with Cl2 in presence of FeCl3 gives predominantly
Options
A.benzoyl chloride
B.benzyl chloride
C.o-and p-chlorotoluene
D.m-chlorotoluene
Solution
Due to o-and p-directing nature of CH3 group
Hence, (3) is correct answer.
Hence, (3) is correct answer.
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