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ChemistryAromatic Compounds and Aryl HalidesJEE Main

[AIEEE 2007] The reaction of toluene with Cl₂ in the presence of FeCl₃ gives predominantly

Answer: (D)

Solution

FeCl₃ catalyses electrophilic aromatic (ring) chlorination; the methyl group of toluene is *ortho,para*-directing, so a mixture of *o*- and

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