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

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Nucleophilic substitution reaction

Free radical addition reaction

Electrophilic elimination reaction

Electrophilic substitution reaction

answer is D.

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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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