Question:

The reaction of toluene with $Cl_2$ in presence of $FeCl_3$ gives predominantly

Updated On: Aug 1, 2022
  • benzoyl chloride
  • benzyl chloride
  • $o$- and $p$-chlorotoluene
  • $m$- chlorotoluene
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Due to o- and p- directing nature of $CH_3$ group. Hence, (3) is correct answer.
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Concepts Used:

Aromatic hydrocarbon

Aromatic hydrocarbons, sometimes known as arenes, are aromatic organic molecules made up entirely of carbon and hydrogen. In aromatic compounds a benzene ring which is named after the simple aromatic chemical benzene, or a phenyl group when part of a larger structure, is the configuration of six carbon atoms.

Read More: Aromaticity

Reactions of Aromatic Hydrocarbons:

1. Aromatic Substitution Reactions

This reaction involves the replacement of one substituent on the ring of an aromatic hydrocarbon, commonly a hydrogen atom, by a different substituent group.

The common types of aromatic substitution reactions are:

  • Nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions
  • Electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions
  • Radical nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions

2. Coupling Reactions

In these types of reactions, the coupling of two fragments that have a radical nature is achieved with the help of a metal catalyst