JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2007 - No. 9)
The reaction of toluene with Cl2 in presence of FeCl3 gives predominantly
benzoyl chloride
benzyl chloride
o-and p-chlorotoluene
m-chlorotoluene
ব্যাখ্যা
$$FeC{l_3}\,\,$$ is Lewis acid. In presence of $$FeC{l_3}\,\,$$ side chain hydrogen atoms of toluene are substituted.
