Compound A has a molecular formula C 2 Cl 3 OH. It reduces Fehling’s solution and on…

Chemistry · JEE Main · NTA ExamsOrganic Compounds Containing Oxygen

Compound A has a molecular formula C2Cl3OH. It reduces Fehling’s solution and on oxidation, it gives a monocarboxylic acid B. If A is obtained by the action of chlorine on ethyl alcohol, then compound A is
  1. methyl chloride
  2. monochloroacetic acid
  3. chloral
  4. chloroform.

Answer

(C) chloral

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