engineering chemistry MCQ #559

The reaction of acetone with 1 / 2 Cl₂ in the presence of NaOH gives?

engineering chemistry MCQ #559

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of acetone with 1 / 2 Cl₂ in the presence of NaOH gives?

    • A) CHCl₃
    • B) CCl₃COCH₃
    • C) CH₃COCH₂Cl
    • D) CH₃COCCl₃

    Answer: CH₃COCCl₃

    Explanation: The reaction is a haloform reaction, where acetone is converted to chloroform and acetate.