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2-Chlorotoluene is treated with in liquid . Which statements are correct?

  1. A3-Methylaniline is formed
  2. B2-Methylaniline is formed
  3. COnly one benzyne is possible because the second ortho position to carries the group
  4. D4-Methylaniline is also formed

Answer: A, B, C

With at C-1 and at C-2, the only ortho hydrogen is at C-6, so a single benzyne (C1-C6) forms. adds at C-1 giving 2-methylaniline (NH2 and CH3 ortho) or at C-6 giving 3-methylaniline (NH2 meta to CH3). A para relationship is not possible, so 4-methylaniline is not formed.
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