Benzene reacts with CH3Cl in the presence of anhydrous AlCl3 to form
- chlorobenzene
- benzyl chloride
- xylene
- toluene.
Answer
(4) toluene.
Solution
As per NCERT, benzene reacts with an alkyl halide in the presence of anhydrous AlCl3 to give alkylbenzene (Friedel–Crafts alkylation).
C6H6 + CH3Cl Anhyd. AlCl3 C6H5CH3 + HCl
The product is toluene (methylbenzene).
Answer: (4)