Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 99

Question: $ CCl_4 $ cannot give precipitate with $ AgNO_3 $ due to

[CPMT 1979]

Options:

A) Formation of complex with $ AgNO_3 $

B) Evolution of $ Cl_2 $ gas

C) Chloride ion is not formed

D) $ AgNO_3 $ does not give silver ion

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ CCl_4 $ is a covalent compound, Hence it does not give $ C{l^{-}} $ ion in solution. $ CCl_4+AgNO_3\to Noreaction $