Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 50

Question: In preparation of $ CHCl_3 $ from ethanol and bleaching powder, the latter provides

[BHU 1986]

Options:

A) $ Ca{{(OH)}_2} $

B) $ Cl_2 $

C) Both A and B

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ \underset{Bleachingpowder}{\mathop{CaOCl_2+H_2O}}\to Ca{{(OH)}_2}+Cl_2 $