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:

[d] At single carbom, more than one −OH group is extremely unstable and will readily lose a water molecule to form more stable aldehyde, ketone or carboxylic acid.