Toluene on reaction with N-bromo-succini...

Toluene on reaction with N-bromo-succinimide gives

A

p-bromomethylbenzene

B

o-bromomethylbenzene

C

phenyl-bromomethane

D

m-bromomethylbenzene

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The correct Answer is:

C

NBS (N- bromosuccinimide) causes bromination at allylic position.

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