engineering chemistry MCQ #545

The product of the reaction between acetone and chloroform in the presence of KOH is

engineering chemistry MCQ #545

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The product of the reaction between acetone and chloroform in the presence of KOH is

    • A) Chloretone
    • B) Dichlorocarbene
    • C) Trichloromethane
    • D) Acetyl chloride

    Answer: Chloretone

    Explanation: Acetone reacts with chloroform in the presence of KOH to form chloretone (1,1,1-trichloro-2-methylpropan-2-ol).