Question

7) Write the structure and names of the compound formed when C7H10 is treated with Cl2 in the presence of fecl3
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Answer 1

Answer:

The reaction of toluene with Cl2 in presence of FeCl3 gives 'X' and reaction in presence of light gives 'Y'. Thus, 'X' and 'Y' are:

Option 1) X=Benzal chloride, Y=0-Chlorotoluene Option 2) X=m-Chlorotoluene, Y=p-Chlorotoluene Option 3) X= o- and p - Chlorotoluene, Y= Trichloromethyl - benzene Option 4) X = Benzyl chloride, Y= m - Chlorotoluene

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P Plabita

Answered 2 years, 3 months ago

As we learnt in

Halogenation reaction of haloarene -

1,2 - di chlorobenzene

1,4 - di chlorobenzene is obtained (major)

- wherein