The reaction of toluene with Cl2 in presence of FeCl3 gives X and reaction in presence of light gives Y. Thus, X and Y are
- X = Benzal chloride, Y = o-chlorotoluene
- X = m-chlorotoluene, Y = p-chlorotoluene
- X = o- and p-chlorotoluene, Y = Trichloromethyl benzene
- X = Benzyl chloride, Y = m-chlorotoluene
Answer
(3) X = o- and p-chlorotoluene, Y = Trichloromethyl benzene
Solution
With FeCl3 (Lewis acid), chlorination is electrophilic substitution in the ring. –CH3 is o/p-directing, X = o- and p-chlorotoluene.
In light (free radical conditions), substitution occurs in the side chain: C6H5CH3 C6H5CH2Cl C6H5CHCl2 C6H5CCl3
With excess chlorine the final product Y = trichloromethyl benzene (benzotrichloride).
Answer: (3)