Question

Toluene reacts with excess of Cl$_2$ in the presence of sunlight to give a product which on hydrolysis followed by reaction with NaOH gives

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Hint:

Substitution reactions with chlorine and sunlight form halogenated products, which may undergo hydrolysis to form a salt.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The reaction of toluene with chlorine and sunlight leads to a product that, upon hydrolysis, forms a sodium salt, which is represented by option (b).