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ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesJEE Main

A compound 'A' has a molecular formula C₂Cl₃OH. A reduces Fehling's solution and on oxidation produces a monocarboxylic acid B. A can be obtained by the action of Cl₂ on ethanol. A is

Answer: (A)

Solution

Chlorination of ethanol gives chloral, CCl₃CHO (molecular formula C₂Cl₃HO). It has an

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