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ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesMHT CET

A compound 'A' has a molecular formula . It reduces Fehlings solution and on oxidation, it gives a monocarboxylic acid 'B'. 'A' is obtained by the action of chlorine on ethyl alcohol. The compound 'A' is :

Answer: (A)

Solution

Chlorination of ethanol gives chloral (), an aldehyde that reduces Fehling's solution and is oxidised to trichloroacetic acid;

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