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The reaction of toluene with Cl2 in presence of FeCl3 gives predominantly

A.benzoyl chloride
B.benzyl chloride
C.o - and p - chlorotoluene✓ Correct
D.m-chlorotoluene
Explanation

136. Which one of the following is an intermediate in the reaction of benzene with CH3Cl in the presence of anhydrous AlCl3? (a) Cl+ (b) CH3 (c) (d) In Friedel craft alkylation, benzene on reaction with methyl chloride in the presence of 3 AlCl catalyst gives toluene. In the whole reaction, formation of methyl carbocation is the only reactive intermediate species.

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