Question

The product formed by the reaction between $2,2,2$-trichloroethanal and chlorobenzene in $H_2{SO}_4$ is:

• A. chloretone
• B. DDT
• C. chlorobenzaldichloride
• D. benzene sulphonic acid

Answer 1

The correct option is B DDT

$DDT$, Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroacetaldehyde can be prepared by heating a mixture containing chloral (trichloroacetaldehyde) and chlorobenzene (mole ratio $1>2$) in the presence of conc. $H_{2}S{O}_4$.