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Toluene reacts with halogen in presence of Iron (III) chloride giving ortho and para halo compounds. The reaction is

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a

Free radical addition reaction 

b

Electrophilic elimination reaction

c

Electrophilic substitution reaction

d

Nucleophilic substitution reaction 

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

  • When iron(III) chloride is present, toluene combines with halogen to produce ortho- and para-halo compounds. 
  • This reaction is an electrophilic substitution process. The Cl atom takes the place of the H atom or aromatic nucleus. 

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