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Under which of the following conditions would toluene,\[{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}-C{{H}_{3}}\]be converted into bromomethyl benzene\[{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}-C{{H}_{2}}Br\]?

A)  reaction with \[B{{r}_{2}}/FeB{{r}_{3}}\]

B)  reaction with\[B{{r}_{2}}\]in sunlight

C)  reaction with\[B{{r}_{2}}\]in dark

D)  reaction with\[HBr\]

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

: In presence of sunlight substitution takes place in side chain.