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

The reaction of toluene with `Cl_(2)` in presence of `FeCl_(3)` gives predominantly

A

m-chlorotoluene

B

Benzyl chloride

C

m-chlorotoluene

D

o- and p-chlorotoluene

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D
Chlorination of toluene gives a mixture of o and p chlorotoluene
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