The reaction of toluene with Cl_2 in the presence of FeCl_3 gives X and reaction in the presence of light gives Y. Thus, X and Y are

MHT CET Chemistry question

The reaction of toluene with in the presence of gives X and reaction in the presence of light gives Y. Thus, X and Y are

(A)X = benzyl chloride, Y = m-chlorotoluene
(B)X = benzal chloride, Y = o-chlorotoluene
(C)X = m-chlorotoluene, Y = p-chlorotoluene
(D)X = o- and p-chlorotoluene, Y = trichloromethylbenzeneCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

With a Lewis acid () electrophilic ring substitution occurs and the activating group directs ortho/para, giving o- and p-chlorotoluene (X); in light, free-radical

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