JEE Main 2011 — Aldehydes and Ketones Question with Solution
JEE Main 2011
Question
Trichloroacetaldehyde was subjected to Cannizzaro's reaction by using . The mixture of the products contains sodium trichloroacetate and another compound. The other compound is :
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Correct answer
D2, 2, 2-Trichloroethanol
Step-by-step explanation
Cannizaro reaction is a disproportionation reaction
One aldehyde molecule is oxidized to salt of the carboxylic Acid, other one is reduced to Alcohol. So the compound is
IUPAC Name is Trichloro ethanol
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