JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryAromatic Compounds and Aryl HalidesJEE Main

[KCET 1993] Benzene is converted to toluene by

Answer: (A)

Solution

Friedel–Crafts alkylation of benzene with methyl chloride/AlCl₃ installs a methyl group on the ring, giving toluene.

Question ID VK-140215