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.