Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 126
Question: $ C_6H_6Cl_6 $ , on treatment with alcoholic $ KOH $ , yields
[AFMC 2000]
Options:
A) $ C_6H_6 $
B) $ C_6H_3Cl_3 $
C) $ (C_6H_6)\ OH $
D) $ C_6H_6Cl_4 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
$ C_6H_6Cl_6+3KOH\to C_6H_3Cl_3+3KCl+3H_2O $ Thus Benzene hexahalides decomposes when heated with alc. KOH and yield trichloro benzene.
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