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The reaction of toluene with `CI_(2)` in presence of `FeCI_(3)` gives `X` and reaction in presence of light gives `Y` Thus `X` and `Y` are .

A

X = Benzal chloride,
Y = o-chlorotoluene

B

X = m– chlorotoluene,
Y = p- chlorotoluene

C

X = o-and p- chlorotoluene
Y = Trichloromethyl benzene

D

X = Benzyl chloride,
Y = m- chlorotoluene

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To solve the question, we need to analyze the reactions of toluene with chlorine under different conditions. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Reactants**: - We have toluene (C7H8), which consists of a benzene ring with a methyl group (-CH3) attached to it. 2. **Reaction of Toluene with Chlorine in Presence of FeCl3**: - When toluene reacts with chlorine (Cl2) in the presence of iron(III) chloride (FeCl3), it undergoes an electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction. - The chlorine replaces one of the hydrogen atoms on the aromatic ring, leading to the formation of chlorinated toluene products. - The possible products are ortho-chlorotoluene and para-chlorotoluene. - Therefore, we can denote these products as: - **X = ortho-chlorotoluene and para-chlorotoluene**. 3. **Reaction of Toluene with Chlorine in Presence of Light**: - When toluene reacts with chlorine in the presence of light, it undergoes a free radical substitution reaction. - The methyl group (-CH3) can be substituted by chlorine atoms through a series of radical steps. - This results in the formation of trichloromethylbenzene (C6H3Cl3), where three chlorine atoms replace the hydrogen atoms of the methyl group. - Thus, we can denote this product as: - **Y = trichloromethylbenzene**. 4. **Final Products**: - Therefore, the final answers for the products are: - **X = ortho-chlorotoluene and para-chlorotoluene**. - **Y = trichloromethylbenzene**. ### Summary of Products: - **X**: ortho-chlorotoluene and para-chlorotoluene - **Y**: trichloromethylbenzene
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