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  4. Benzyl Chloride (C6 H5 (CH)2 Cl) can be prepared from toluene by chlorination with:

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Q. Benzyl Chloride $\left(C_{6} H_{5} \left(CH\right)_{2} Cl\right)$ can be prepared from toluene by chlorination with:

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Solution:

Photohalogenation occurs through free radical mechanism. Toluene forms benzylic free radical which ultimately gives benzyl chloride.