Which reagent(s)would you use to carry out the following transformation? ethylbenzene $\to$ 1-chloro-1-phenylethane A)Cl₂,light,or heat B)Cl₂,FeCl₃ C)SOCl₂ D)C₂H₅Cl,AlCl₃ E)HCl,O₂

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The transformation involves the chlorination of the ethyl group in ethylbenzene to form 1-chloro-1-phenylethane. This can be achieved using Cl2 in the presence of light or heat, which facilitates the free radical substitution of a hydrogen atom on the ethyl group with a chlorine atom.

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