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Write the structures and names of the compounds formed when compound 'A' with molecular formula, C_(7)H_(8) is treated with Cl_2 in the presence of FeCl_(3). |
Answer» Solution :Compound with MF `C_(7)H_(8)` is toluene. Since `CH_(3)` group is o, p-directing, therefore, CHLORINATION of toluene with `Cl_(2)` in presence of `FeCl_(3)` GIVES a MIXTURE of o-chlorotoluene and p-chlorotoluene, in which the p-isomer predominates. 
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