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Question: In the reaction of p-chlorotoluene with KNH<sub>2</sub> in liq NH<sub>3</sub>, the major product is...

In the reaction of p-chlorotoluene with KNH2 in liq NH3, the major product is

A

o–toluidine

B

p–toluidine

C

p–chloroaniline

D

m-toluidine

Answer

m-toluidine

Explanation

Solution

It follows benzyne mechanism