engineering chemistry MCQ #125

The reaction of diethyl ether with Cl₂ in the presence of light gives

engineering chemistry MCQ #125

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of diethyl ether with Cl₂ in the presence of light gives

    • A) CH₃CH₂Cl
    • B) CCl₃CCl₃
    • C) CH₃CH₂OCH₂CH₂Cl
    • D) None of these

    Answer: CH₃CH₂OCH₂CH₂Cl

    Explanation: Diethyl ether reacts with Cl₂ in the presence of light to form 1-chloro-1-ethoxyethane or α-chloro ether.