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Chlorination of toluene in the presence of light and heat followed by the treatment with aqueous KOH gives

A

o- cresol

B

m- cresol

C

p- cresol

D

Benzyl alcohol

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In the presence of light, toluene undergoes free radical substitution and gived benzyl chloride on chlorination. Benyl chloride with aqueous KOH, gives benzyl alcohol.
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