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The reaction of toluene with chlorine in the presence of iron and in the absence of light yields _________ .

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The reaction of toluene with chlorine in the presence of iron and carried out in absence of light, so the substitution occurs in the benzene ring. The -CH3 group of toluene is o and ρ-directing.

Hence, the answer is the option (d).

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