Chlorination of toluene in the presence

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Question:

Chlorination of toluene in the presence of light and heat followed by treatment with aqueous NaOH gives

Options:

p-cresol

o-cresol

Benzoic acid

2,4-dihydroxytoluene

Correct Answer:

Benzoic acid

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3. benzoic acid.

Chlorination of toluene in the presence of light and heat followed by treatment with aqueous NaOH gives Benzoic acid.