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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

Benzoyl chlordie

C

p-chlorotoluene

D

o- and p- chlorotoluene

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D
Cl being o, p-directing gives a mixture of o - and p - chlorotoluene.
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