The reaction of toluene with chlorine in the presence of iron and in the absence of light yields ………

Options

A.
B.
C.
D. Mixture of (b) and (c)

Answer

D

Explanation

The reaction of toluene with chlorine in the presence of iron and carried out in absence of light, so the substitution occurs in the benzene ring. The `-CH_3` group of toluene is o and p-directing then product is the mixture of (b) and (c) i.e., o-chlorotoluene and pchlorotoluene.