JEE Main 2024 — Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Question with Solution
JEE Main 2024 (01 Feb Shift 1)
Question
Identify and in the following sequence of reaction
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Step-by-step explanation
Toluene reacts with chlorine in the presence of light to give Benzal chloride. The reaction happens between methylbenzene and chlorine in the presence of ultraviolet light - typically sunlight. This is a good example of a photochemical reaction - a reaction brought about by light.
Benzyl chloride on reaction with gives benzaldehyde.
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