Question

$C{H}_{3}COC{H}_{2}Cl\stackrel{O{H}^{-},C{l}_2}{\to }$ Product P is

• A. $ClC{H}_{2}COC{H}_{2}Cl$
• B. $C{H}_{3}COCHC{l}_2$
• C. $Bothaandb$
• D. $ClC{H}_{2}COOH+C{H}_{3}Cl$

Answer 1

The correct option is B

$C{H}_{3}COCHC{l}_2$

The reaction is a part of haloform reaction.

However, -I effect of -Cl makes the H's of $C{H}_{2}C{l}^{-}$ more acidic, hence I is more likely to be formed.