Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 113

Question: Which reaction is correct in the conversion of chloroform to acetylene

[Pb. PMT 2000]

Options:

A) $ CHCl_3+AgNO_3 $

B) $ CHCl_3+O_2 $

C) $ CHCl_3+HNO_3 $

D) $ CHCl_3+Ag $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

$ CHCl_3+6Ag+Cl_3CH\to CH\equiv CH+6AgCl $