The compound which forms acetaldehyde when heated with dilute $N a O H$ is :

1 chloro ethane

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

1, 1 dichloro ethane

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

1, 2 dichloro ethane

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

1, 1, 1 trichloro ethane

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C 1, 1 dichloro ethane
Geminal dihalides on treatment with a strong base give diols (substituted products) which on condensation gives carbonyl groups.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

In the presence of $C C l_{4}$ what is the end product in this reaction ? $C H_{2} = C H_{2} + C l_{2} \to$

C H_{3} C H = C H_{2} C l_{2} (h v) - --- \to 800^{\circ} C X N a I - -- \to a c e t o n e Y

$X + 2 H_{2} O E l e c t r o l y s i s - ------ \to C_{2} H_{4} C l_{2} - - \to Y$ Then X and Y are

T r a n s - 2 -

K O C {(C H_{3})}_{3} - ------- \to C H C l_{3}

Join BYJU'S Learning Program