JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesJEE Main

Benzyl chloride is formed when toluene is treated with Cl₂ in the

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Solution

Side-chain (benzylic) chlorination of toluene proceeds by a free-radical mechanism and requires radical initiation — typically

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