What is the primary product formed when toluene undergoes chlorination in the presence of sunlight?

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15 Mar 2019
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28 May 2026

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When toluene is exposed to chlorine under sunlight, the reaction proceeds via a free radical substitution at the benzylic position, producing benzyl chloride as the main product. Other options involve substitution on the aromatic ring or multiple chlorination, which are less favored under these conditions.

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