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The reaction of toluene with \mathrm{Cl_{2}} in presence of \mathrm{FeCl_{3}} gives predominantly

Option: 1

m-chlorobenzene


Option: 2

benzoyl chloride


Option: 3

benzyl chloride


Option: 4

o{-}\: and\: p-chlorotoluene


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In presence of FeCl3, a Lewis acid, toluene is substituted to form ortho and para chloro toluene.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (4)

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