Predict the minor product formed when chlorobenzene reacts with chloromethane in the presence of anhydrous AlCl3?

Predict the minor product formed when chlorobenzene reacts with chloromethane in the presence of anhydrous AlCl3? Correct Answer o-Chlorotoluene

This is the Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction, where o-Chlorotoluene is the minor product and p-Chlorotoluene is the major product. This is because halogen group is ortho and para directing.
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