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Toluene reacts with halogen in presence of iron (III) chloride giving ortho- and para-halo-compounds. The reaction isA. free radical addition reactionB. electrophilic elimination reactionC. nucleophilic substitution reactionD. electrophilic substitution reaction |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D `CH_3` group is o,p-directing . Therefore , toluene on electrophilic substitution gives a mixture of o- and p- toluenes. |
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