Question

$CC{l}_{3}CH(OH{)}_2$ is stable. It's extraordinary stability is due to the presence of:

• A. two $OH$ groups on the same carbon
• B. hydrogen bonding with $Cl$
• C. $-CHO$ group present
• D. all of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

hydrogen bonding with $Cl$

Chloral hydrate is stable due to intramolecular hydrogen bonding between hydrogen atoms of hydroxy groups and chlorine atoms on adjacent carbon atoms.

Option B is correct.