Which of the following product(s) is/are obtained during the reaction of ethanoic acid with chlorine?
A
Monochloroacetic acid
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B
Dichloroacetic acid
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C
Trichloroacetic acid
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D
All of the above
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Solution
The correct option is C All of the above When ethanoic acid reacts with chlorine in the presence of acetic anhydride as catalyst it forms chloroacetic acid.