Question

Which reagents would you use to carry out the reaction
Ethyl benzene $\to$ 2 and 4- chloro 1. ethyl benzene ?

• A. $C{l}_2$, light and heat
• B. $C{l}_2$, Feels
• C. $SOC{l}_2$
• D. $C_2{H}_{5}Cl,AlC{l}_3$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$C{l}_2$, Feels

Ethyl in o/p directing group. Direct chlorination of ethyl benzene with $C{l}_2/FeC{l}_3$ wciuldgivemixture of 2 and 4-chioroethyl benzene.