Question

What reaction will happen if we react toluene with dichlorocarbenes?With proper explanation.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Reaction of methylbenzene i.e. toluene with chlorine in the presence of sunlight is a free radical substitution .

in this reaction hydrogen atoms from side chain get replaced get replaced by chlorine .on monochlorination benzyl chloride is formed on dichlorination benzal chloride and on trichlorination benzochloride is formed.

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