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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Answer:
Correct Answer: 23. (d)
Solution:
The methyl group in toluene is ortho/para directing activating group :
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