AIPMT PRELIMS2010Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
AIPMT PRELIMS 2010 Chemistry Halogenation MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
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
A
X = Benzyl chloride, Y = m-chlorotoluene
B
X = Benzal chloride, Y = o-chlorotoluene
C
X = m-chlorotoluene, Y = p-chlorotoluene
D
Y = o-and p-chlorotoluene, Y = Trichloromethyl benzene
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Cl₂ in presence of FeCl₃ leads to ring substitution, while Cl₂ in presence of light causes side chain substitution.
Found an issue with this question?