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Toluene, when treated with `(Br_(2))/(Fe)`, gives p-bromotoluene as the major product because the `-CH_(3)` group of toluene is

A

is p-directing

B

is m-directing

C

activates the ring by herconjugation

D

deactivates the ring

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