engineering chemistry MCQ #370

The product of the reaction between acetone and chloroform is?

engineering chemistry MCQ #370

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The product of the reaction between acetone and chloroform is?

    • A) CH₃COCH₂Cl
    • B) CCl₃COCH₃
    • C) CH₃COCCl₃
    • D) Cl₃CCH₂COCH₃

    Answer: CH₃COCCl₃

    Explanation: Acetone reacts with chloroform to form a chloral hydrate-like compound, then dehydration gives CCl₃COCH₃.