Identify the major product formed in the following reaction.
$Chlorobenzene \xrightarrow{Cl_2, \text{ Anhydrous } FeCl_3} \text{Product}$

  • A
    $1,2-dichlorobenzene$
  • B
    $1,3-dichlorobenzene$
  • C
    $1,3,5-trichlorobenzene$
  • D
    $1,4-dichlorobenzene$

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