Which of the following alkyl halides is used as a methylating agent?

C_{2} H_{5} B r

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C_{6} H_{5} C l

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{C H}_{3} C l

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C_{2} H_{5} C l

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Solution

The correct option is B ${C H}_{3} C l$
methylation is a form of alkylation with a methyl group replacing a hydrogen atoms .
So, $C H_{3} C l$ provides that methyl group wich replaces the hydrogen atom of the substrate.

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