wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

The products formed when chloral hydrate is dissolved in NaOH solution and then distilled?

A
CH2Cl2 and NaCl
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
CH3Cl and CH3COONa
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
CHCl3, HCOONa and H2O
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
C2H5Cl and CH3COONa
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is D CHCl3, HCOONa and H2O
When chloral hydrate is dissolved in NaOH solution and then distilled; CHCl3, HCOONa and H2O are formed as product.
Reaction of process is:
CCl3CH(OH)2+NaOH(aq)CHCl3+HCOONa+H2O

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Polyhalogen Compounds
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon