Question

how to convert chlorobenzene to toluene

Answer 1

Using Wurtz-Fittig reaction of chloro benzene with methyl chloride and sodium metal.

Answer 2

Answer: It will undergo a Wurtz-Fitig reaction.

Explanation:

When a aryl halides react with alkyl halide in the presence of sodium metal and ether, it will produce substituted aromatic compounds. The reaction is named as Wurtz–Fittig reaction.

The reaction of chlorobenzene with methyl chloride, sodium metal in the presence of ether will produce toluene as a product.

The equation for this reaction is given below.