By passing excess $Cl_{2(g)}$ in boiling toluene, which one of the following compounds is exclusively formed?

  • A
    $p-$chlorotoluene
    Option A
  • B
    $m-$chlorotoluene
    Option B
  • C
    benzyl chloride
    Option C
  • D
    trichloromethylbenzene (benzotrichloride)
    Option D

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