Question

Benzyl chloride $\left(C_6{H}_{5}C{H}_{2}Cl\right)$ can be prepared from toluene by chlorination with

• A. $S{O}_{2}C{l}_2$
• B. $SOC{l}_2$
• C. $C{l}_2$
• D. $NaOCl$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $C{l}_2$

Chlorination of toluene to form benzyl chloride is a free radical substitution reaction; only $C{l}_2$ can give $Cl$ in the presence of light.