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SZABMU MDCAT 2025 Chemistry #Benzene & Aromatic Compounds #Friedel-Crafts Alkylation

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Which of the following reagents is used to convert benzene to 2-chloro methyl benzene? (SZABMU MDCAT 2025)

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Correct Answer: A) CH₃Cl/AlCl₃ followed by Cl₂ in the presence of anhydrous FeCl₃.

Concept Explanation

First, Friedel–Crafts alkylation with CH₃Cl/AlCl₃ forms toluene. Chlorination with Cl₂/FeCl₃ then gives ring-substituted chlorotoluene, including the ortho product.

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