Question

The reaction of toluene with chlorine in the presence of iron and in the absence of light yields.........

Answer 1

Answer: (d). The mixture of (b) and (c).

The reaction of toluene with chlorine in the presence of iron and carried out in absence of light, so the substitution occurs in the benzene ring. The -$C{H}_3$ group of toluene is o and $\rho$-directing then product is the mixture of (b) and (c) i.e., o-chlorotoluene and $\rho$-chlorotoluene.