Chlorination of toluene in the presence of sunlight produces
Correct answer: A. Benzyl chloride
- A. Benzyl chloride
- B. Benzoic acid
- C. p - chlorotoluene
- D. o - chlorotoluene
Explanation
Chlorination of toluene in the presence of sunlight leads to the formation of chloromethyl benzene, also known as Benzyl Chloride. This is because in free radical substitution reactions, the chlorine is substituted in the most reactive position, which is the methyl group in this case. Benzoic acid, p-chlorotoluene, and o-chlorotoluene are not the products of this specific reaction.
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