Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 301

Question: When primary alcohol is oxidised with chlorine, it produces

[AFMC 1999]

Options:

A) $ HCHO $

B) $ CH_3CHO $

C) $ CCl_3CHO $

D) $ C_3H_7CHO $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ CH_3CH_2-OH+2Cl_2\to CCl_3-CHO $ Oxidation will occur with chlorination of methyl group.