The reaction of toluene with $\mathrm{Cl}_2$ in presence of $\mathrm{FeCl}_3$ gives predominantly

The reaction of toluene with $\mathrm{Cl}_2$ in presence of $\mathrm{FeCl}_3$ gives predominantly

benzoyl chloride
benzyl chloride
$o-$and $p-$chlorotoluene
$m-$chlorotoluene

Solution

Due to $\mathrm{o}$ - and $\mathrm{p}$ - directing nature of $\mathrm{CH}_3$ group.

Hence, (C) is correct answer.

Asked in: JEE Main 2007

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