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The reaction of toluene with CI(2) in pr...

The reaction of toluene with `CI_(2)` in presence of `FeCI_(3)` gives predominantly

A

benzoyl chloride

B

m-chlorotoluene

C

benzyl chloride

D

o-and p-chlorotoluene

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Chlorine in the presence of `FeCl_(2)` (a lewis acid) causes ring substitution. The `-CH_(3)` group is weakly activating and has ortho-para directing influence.
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