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 $