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The reaction of toluene with Cl2 in presence of FeCl3 gives 'X' and reaction in presence of light gives 'Y'. Thus, 'X' and 'Y' are:

  • Option 1)

    X=Benzal chloride, Y=0-Chlorotoluene

  • Option 2)

    X=m-Chlorotoluene, Y=p-Chlorotoluene

  • Option 3)

    X= o- and p - Chlorotoluene, Y= Trichloromethyl - benzene

  • Option 4)

    X = Benzyl chloride, Y= m - Chlorotoluene

 

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As we learnt in

Halogenation reaction of haloarene -

1,2 - di chlorobenzene

1,4 - di chlorobenzene is obtained (major)

- wherein

 

 

 


Option 1)

X=Benzal chloride, Y=0-Chlorotoluene

Incorrect

Option 2)

X=m-Chlorotoluene, Y=p-Chlorotoluene

Incorrect

Option 3)

X= o- and p - Chlorotoluene, Y= Trichloromethyl - benzene

Correct

Option 4)

X = Benzyl chloride, Y= m - Chlorotoluene

Incorrect

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