Benzene and Alkyl Benzene - Result Question 19

####23. The reaction of toluene with chlorine in the presence of ferric chloride $\left(FeCl _3\right)$ gives predominantly

$(1986,1 M)$

(a) benzoyl chloride

(b) $m$-chlorotoluene

(c) benzyl chloride

(d) $o$ - and $p$-chlorotoluene

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Solution:

  1. The methyl group in toluene is ortho/para directing activating group :



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