Benzyl chloride can be prepared by reaction

Toluene with

C l_{2}

in the presence of

F e C l_{3}

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Benzene with

C H_{3} C l

in the presence of

A l C l_{3}

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Toluene with

C l_{2}

in the presence of sunlight

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Benzene with

C l_{2}

in the presence of

F e C l_{3}

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Solution

The correct option is C Toluene with $C l_{2}$ in the presence of sunlight
In presence of sunlight, free radical reaction takes place. So, the toluene reacts with chlorine to form benzyl chloride.

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