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Halogenation of Alpha Carbon

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A compound A has molecular formula $C_{2} C l_{3} O H$ . It reduces Fehling’s solution and on oxidation gives a monocarboxylic acid B. A is obtained by action of $C l_{2}$ on ethyl alcohol. A is:

A

chloral

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B

CHCl₃

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C

CH₃Cl

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D

chloro acetic acid

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Solution

The correct option is A chloral

Chlorine reduces Fehling’s solution due to the aldehyde group that converts to $- C O O H$ group

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