Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 195
Question: The major product formed when 1,1,1 -trichloro- propane is treated with aqueous potassium hydroxide is:
Options:
A) Propyne
B) 1-Propanol
C) 2-Propanol
D) Propionic acid
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
At a single carbonyl, more than one −OH group is extremely unstable and will readily lose a water molecule to form more stable aldehyde, ketone or carboxylic acid.
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