The IUPAC name of the compound having the formula $\mathrm{CCl}_3 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{CHO}$ is

• A

  2, 2, 2-trichloropropanal
• B

  1,1,1-trichloropropanal
• Correct answer
  C

  3,3,3-trichloropropanal
• D

  1, 2, 1-dichloromethanal.

Solution

Therefore IUPAC name is $3,3,3$ - trichloropropanal.

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