Bromination of toluene with an iron catalyst gives mainly
ABenzyl bromide
Bm-Bromotoluene
Co- and p-Bromotoluene
DBromocyclohexane
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. o- and p-Bromotoluene
Electrophilic ring substitution occurs, and the methyl group directs bromine to ortho and para positions.
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