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Alcohols, Phenols And Ethers

Question
CBSEENCH12010821

The reaction of toluene with Cl2 in presence of FeCl3 gives predominantly

  • benzoyl chloride

  • benzyl chloride

  • o-and p-chlorotoluene

  • m-chlorotoluene

Solution

C.

o-and p-chlorotoluene

Due to o- and p- directing nature of CH3 group.