A compound A has molecular formula C2Cl3OH. It reduces Fehling’s solution and

Question - A compound A has molecular formula

C_{2} C l_{3} O H

. It reduces Fehling’s solution and on oxidation gives a monocarboxylic acid B. A is obtained by action of

C l_{2}

on ethyl alcohol. A is:

Options:

A . chloral

B . CHCl3

C . CH3Cl

D . chloro acetic acid

Answer: Option A
:
A

Chlorine reduces Fehling’s solution due to the aldehyde group that converts to

- C O O H

group

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