Question

name the reagent used to convert toluene to benzylchloride​

Answer 1

The most common way to convert toluene to benzylchloride is Etared reaction. The reagent used is cro2cl2

Answer 2

Answer:

The reaction of toluene with chlorine in the presence of sunlight to prepare benzyl chloride​.  

Explanation:

• Toluene is converted into benzyl chloride​ via free radical substitution reaction because toluene does not have any electrophilic centre.
• Therefore, in the presence of chlorine oxidation occurs.
• Only chlorine gas Cl₂ can give chlorine radical in the presence of light. This reaction is quite similar to photochemical reaction.
• The chemical reaction of chlorination of toluene:

        C₆H₅-CH₃    +   Cl₂(g)  +  hν  $\longrightarrow$     C₆H₅-CH₂Cl

• On the industrial scale the benzyl chloride is prepared by the gas phase photochemical reaction of toluene and chlorine.
• Benzyl chloride is used in formation of lubricants, plasticizer, dyes, drugs, resins and cosmetics. Benzyl chloride is a colourless liquid which can cause tearing of eyes as well as inflammable to skin. Oxidation of benzyl chloride gives benzoic acid.