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The reaction fo toluenec with `Cl_(2)` in presence of `FeCl_(3)` gives prediominantly

A

benzoyl chloride

B

benzyl chloride

C

o-and p-chlorotoluene

D

m-chlorotoluene

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C
The reaction follows electrophilic substitution mechanism
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