Q. The reaction of toluene with chlorine in the presence of ferric chloride gives predominantly
A) $m$-chlorotoluene
B) Benzyl chloride
C) Benzoyl chloride
D) $o$ and $p$-chlorotoluene
Explanation
(d)
In the presence of ferric chloride, electrophilic substitution at $ortho$ and $para$ position take place
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