Engineering
Chemistry
Halogenation of aromatic compounds
Question
The reaction of toluene with Cl2 in presence of Fe, the product(s) formed is/are:
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Solution
– CH3 group on benzene is ortho and para directing.
In presence of Cl–, it forms ortho (minor) and para (major) chlorotoluene as products.
Option A is correct.
