The reaction of toluene with `Cl_2` in presence of `FeCl_3` gives ‘X’ while the of toluene with `Cl_2` in presence of light gives ‘Y’. Thus ‘X’ and ‘Y’are:

Options

A. X = benzyl chloride Y = o and p - chlorotoluene
B. X = m - chlorotoluene Y = p - chlorotoluene
C. X = o and p-chlorotoluene Y = trichloromethylbenzene
D. X = benzyl chloride, Y = m - chlorotoluene

Answer

C

Explanation

The reaction of toluene with `Cl_(2)` in presence of `FeCl_(3)` gives .X. due to electrophilic substitution reaction taking place at ortho and para positions and reaction in the presence of light give .Y. due to substitution reaction occurring via free radical mechanism. Thus .X. and .Y. are X = o and p-chlorotoluene Y = trichloromethylbenzene
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