Hydrocarbons 1 Question 8
8. Benzyl chloride $\left(\mathrm{C}{6} \mathrm{H}{5} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{Cl}\right)$ can be prepared from toluene by chlorination with
(1998)
(a) $\mathrm{SO}{2} \mathrm{Cl}{2}$
(b) $\mathrm{SOCl}_{2}$
(c) $\mathrm{Cl}_{2}$
(d) $\mathrm{NaOCl}$
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 8. (8)
Solution:
- Toluene on treatment with $\mathrm{Cl}_{2}$ in the presence of heat or light undergo free-radical chlorination at benzylic position, giving benzyl chloride
