Q63 / 160 · JIPMER 2004 · Chemistry

$\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CHCl}_2$, on hydrolysis, will give

  • Correct answer
    A
    $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CHO}$
  • B
    $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH}$
  • C
    $\mathrm{CHCl}_3$
  • D
    $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{OH}$

Solution

gem dihalides, on hydrolysis, give carbonyl compounds Figure

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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