Question

Benzyl chloride $(C_6 H_5 CH_2 Cl)$ can be prepared from toluene by chlorination with

• A. $SO_2 Cl_2$
• B. $SOCl_2$
• C. $Cl_2$
• D. NaOCl

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$Cl_2$

Answer 2

Toluene on treatment with $Cl_2$ in the presence of heat or light undergo free-radical chlorination at benzylic position, giving benzyl chloride.