engineering chemistry MCQ #534

The compound that is formed by the reaction of acetone with chloroform is?

engineering chemistry MCQ #534

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The compound that is formed by the reaction of acetone with chloroform is?

    • A) Chloretone
    • B) Chloroacetone
    • C) Dichloroacetone
    • D) Trichloroacetone

    Answer: Chloretone

    Explanation: Acetone reacts with chloroform in the presence of a base to form chloretone (trichloro-tert-butanol).