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

Question

The reaction of toluene with chlorine in the presence of ferric chloride (FeCl3) gives predominantly (A) benzoyl chloride (B) m-chlorotoluene (C) benzyl chloride (D) o- and p-chlorotoluene

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

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

benzoyl chloride

m-chlorotoluene

benzyl chloride

o- and p-chlorotoluene

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

Q. The reaction of toluene with chlorine in the presence of ferric chloride $(F e C l_{3})$ gives predominantly