When chlorine is passed through warm benzene in presence of the sunlight, the product obtained is :

benzotrichloride

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chlorobenzene

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gammexane

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The correct option is C gammexane
When chlorine is passed through warm benzene in presence of the sunlight, the product obtained is Gammexane. It is also called benzene hexachloride (BHC) or 666 or gamma- Lindane. It is an insecticide.

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