Q. In the following compound, least number of mono chlorination is possible:

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Solution:

Write chlorination reaction for all of them to find which gives of the maximum number of monochlorination product.
(a)

Total monochlorinated products are formed.
(b)



(c)

Total - monochlorinated products are formed
(d)

Only one monochlorinated product formed.