Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 66

Question: The compound formed on heating chlorobenzene with chloral in the presence of concentrated sulphuric acid, is

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Options:

A) Freon

B) DDT

C) Gammexene

D) Hexachloroethane

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

DDT is prepared by heating chlorobenzene and chloral with concentrated sulphuric acid