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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

Toluene reacts with bromine in the presence of uv light to give
Options
A m-Bromotoluene
B Benzyl bromide
Correct Answer
C o-Bromotoluene
D Benzoyl bromide
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Toluene with bromine in the presence of UV light undergoes side-chain bromination (free radical reaction) to give benzyl bromide (C6H5CH2Br).

Hint

What is the side-chain bromination product of toluene?

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