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A mixture containing almost equal quantities of all dimethylbenzenes is reacted with two equivalents of methyl chloride in the presence of anhydrous aluminium chloride. The main product formed is

Options

  1. Ahexamethylbenzene.
  2. B1,2,4,5-tetramethylbenzene.
  3. C1,2,3,4-tetramethylbenzene.
  4. Da mixture of tetramethylbenzenes.

Correct answer

B. 1,2,4,5-tetramethylbenzene.

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