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Write the structures and names of the compounds formed when compound ‘A’ with molecular formula, C_{7}H_8 is treated with Cl_2 in the presence of FeCl_3.

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Toluene(C_6H_5CH_3) is the compound that has a molecular formula C_{7}H_8. When toluene is treated with Cl_2 in the presence of FeCl_3 , we get o-chlorotoluene and p-chlorotoluene where the p-isomer predominates. This is because of the -CH_3 group is o-, p-directing.

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