Q26 / 90 · JEE Main 2024 (01 Feb Shift 1) · Chemistry
Identify and in the following sequence of reaction

Identify and in the following sequence of reaction

- A

- Correct answerB

- C

- D

Solution
Toluene reacts with chlorine in the presence of light to give Benzal chloride. The reaction happens between methylbenzene and chlorine in the presence of ultraviolet light - typically sunlight. This is a good example of a photochemical reaction - a reaction brought about by light.
Benzyl chloride on reaction with gives benzaldehyde.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.