The reaction of toluene with Cl₂ in presence of FeCl₃ gives predominantly...

1. propene
2. 1-butene
3. 2-butene
4. ethene.

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For the given condition toluene on chlorination with the presence FeCl3 yields the product of ortho and para chlorotoluene by aromatic substitution as it is directed by functional group and is termed as direct influence by the group enclosed with benzene ring. The reaction scheme is expressed below,


Note: The option you have enclosed are not correct kindly check once and the answer for the question is o- and p- chlorotoluene.

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