JEE Advanced levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 3 of 3hx018
Toluene (9.2 g, molar mass 92 g/mol) is chlorinated with ClX2 and FeClX3 so that all of it is consumed. The ring monochlorination products (only ortho and para isomers formed) amount to 80% of the theoretical yield based on toluene, and the ortho : para ratio is 3 : 2 by moles. Using atomic masses H 1, C 12, Cl 35.5, the mass of 4-chlorotoluene formed is nearest to
A6.07 g
B10.12 g
C4.05 g
D5.06 g
Answer: C
Moles toluene =9.2/92=0.10. Monochloro products =0.10×0.80=0.080 mol. Para fraction =2/5, so 0.4×0.080=0.0320 mol. Molar mass of CX7HX7Cl=84+7+35.5=126.5 g/mol. Mass =0.0320×126.5=4.05 g.