In the electrophilic aromatic substitution of toluene formation of 4-chlorotoluene is favored over 3-chlorotoluene. Explain this observation by writing the reaction mechanism.?

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Chapter16: Chemistry Of Benzene: Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution
Section16.3: Alkylation And Acylation Of Aromatic Rings: The Friedel–crafts Reaction
Problem 6P: What is the major monosubstitution product from the Friedel—Crafts reaction of benzene with 1...
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In the electrophilic aromatic substitution of toluene formation of 4-chlorotoluene is favored over 3-chlorotoluene. Explain this observation by writing the reaction mechanism.?

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