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

A

o-cresol

B

m-cresol

C

2, 4-dihydroxytoluene

D

benzyl alcohol

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The correct Answer is:
D
Monochlorination of toluene in sunlight gives benzyl chloride. On hydrolysis with aq. NaOH, benzyl chloride shows nucleophilic substitution reaction to give benzyl alcohol.

So, the correct option is (d).
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