Question

Which of the following will react with water?

• A. $CHC{l}_3$
• B. $C{l}_{3}C.CHO$
• C. $CC{l}_4$
• D. $ClC{H}_{2}C{H}_{2}Cl$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $C{l}_{3}C.CHO$

Chloral $(C{l}_{3}C-CHO)$ reacts with water to give stable chloral monohydrate.