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How do you distinguish chlorobenzene from benzyl chloride?

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AgNO3 test
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Schiff reagent test
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By analysis of elemental composition
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By adding sodium bicarbonate
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Solution

The correct option is B AgNO3 test
You distinguish chlorobenzene from benzyl chloride AgNO3 test.
In chlorobenzene, Cl atom is attached to aromatic C atom. It is difficult to break CCl bond.
No reaction of chlorobenzene will occur with AgNO3.
In benzyl chloride Cl atom is attached to aliphatic C atom. It is easy to break CCl bond.
The reaction of benzyl chloride with AgNO3 will give white ppt of AgCl.
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