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Question

The reaction of toluene with $Cl_2$ in presence of $FeCl_3$ gives predominantly

A

benzoyl chloride

B

benzyl chloride

C

$o$ - and $p$ -chlorotoluene

D

$m$ - chlorotoluene

Answer

$o$ - and $p$ -chlorotoluene

Explanation

Solution

Due to o- and p- directing nature of $CH_3$ group. Hence, (3) is correct answer.