The molecular formula of diphenyl methane,
, is $\mathrm{C}_{13} \mathrm{H}_{12}$ How many structural isomers are possible when one of the hydrogens is replaced by a chlorine atom?

• A

  6
• Correct answer
  B

  4
• C

  8
• D

  7

Solution

In diphenylmethane monochlorination at following positions will produce structured isomers
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

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