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  4. The reaction of toluene with chlorine in the presence of ferric chloride (FeCl3) gives predominantly

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Q. The reaction of toluene with chlorine in the presence of ferric chloride $(FeCl_3)$ gives predominantly

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Solution:

The methyl group in toluene is ortho/para directing activating group :

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