Aldehydes Ketones Question 158
Question: When $ CH_3COCH_3 $ reacts with $ Cl_2 $ and NaOH, which of the following is formed
[CPMT 1996]
Options:
A) $ CHCl_3 $
B) $ CCl_4 $
C) $ CCl_2H_2 $
D) $ CH_3Cl $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
$ 2CH_3COCH_3+Cl_2/NaOH\to 2CHCl_3 $ + $ 2CH_3COONa+HCl $