Benzyl chloride $\left(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{Cl}\right)$ can be prep

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Benzyl chloride $\left(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{Cl}ight)$ can be prepared from toluene by chlorination with\

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(c) : Chlorination of toluene to form benzyl chloride is a free radical substitution reaction. Only $\mathrm{Cl}_{2}$ can give $\mathrm{Cl}^{\circ}$ (chlorine free radical) in presence of light.\