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ChemistryOrganic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and TechniquesJEE Main

The molecular formula of diphenylmethane (Ph–CH₂–Ph) is C₁₃H₁₂. How many structural isomers are possible when one of its hydrogens is replaced by a chlorine atom?

Answer: (B)

Solution

By the molecule's symmetry, chlorination can occur at the benzylic CH₂ (1 distinct product), or at the ortho, meta, or para

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