Which of the following is the main product formed when $C H_{3} C H O$ (g) reacts with $C l_{2}$ (g)?

C H_{3} - C l | C = O

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C l | C H_{2} - C l | C = O

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C l_{3} C - C H O

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C H_{3} C H C l_{2}

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Solution

The correct option is A $C l_{3} C - C H O$
Acetaldehyde reacts with chlorine to form trichloroacetaldehyde which is known as chloral. During this reaction, 3 alpha hydrogen atoms of acetaldehyde are substituted by 3 chlorine atoms.

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