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The reaction of toluene with\[\text{C}{{\text{l}}_{\text{2}}}\] in presence of \[\text{FeC}{{\text{l}}_{3}}\]gives V and reaction in presence of light gives V. Thus, V and Y are

A) X = Benzal chloride, Y = o-chlorotoluene

B) X = m-chlorotoluene, Y = p-chlorotoluene

C) X = o-and p-chlorotoluene Y = trichloromethyl benzene

D) X = benzyl chloride, Y = m-chlorotoluene

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

Key Idea In the presence of halogen carrier, electrophonic substitution occurs while in the presence of sunlight, substitution occurs at the side chain. (\[\because -\text{C}{{\text{H}}_{\text{3}}}\]is an o/p directing group.)