Question
Question: The reaction of toluene with Cl2 in presence of FeCl3 gives predominantly...
The reaction of toluene with Cl2 in presence of FeCl3 gives predominantly
A
Benzoyl chloride
B
Benzyl chloride
C
O–and p–Chlorotoluene
D
M–Chlorotoluene
Answer
O–and p–Chlorotoluene
Explanation
Solution
+ Cl2
+
The reaction proceeds by electrophilic substitution mechanism. The CH3 group is o/p directing