NEET UG CHEMISTRY MCQ: ALDEHYDES & KETONES & CARBOXYLIC ACIDS

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A compound A has molecular formula

{\mathrm{C}_2}\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{l}_3}\mathrm{OH}\mathrm{.}

It reduces Fehling’s solution and on oxidation gives a monocarboxylic acid

B.A

is obtained by action of

{\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{l}_2}}

on ethyl alcohol. A is:

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Correct option: A

Chloral

Option A (Chloral) is correct because it has the molecular formula

{\mathrm{C}_2}\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{l}_3}\mathrm{OH}

, reduces Fehling's solution, and is obtained by the action of

{\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{l}_2}}

on ethyl alcohol.

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