engineering chemistry MCQ #586

The reaction of acetone with chloroform in the presence of KOH gives?

engineering chemistry MCQ #586

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of acetone with chloroform in the presence of KOH gives?

    • A) Chloretone
    • B) Dichlorocarbene
    • C) α-Chloroacetone
    • D) Chloroacetone

    Answer: Chloretone

    Explanation: The reaction involves the formation of a trichloromethyl anion, which adds to the carbonyl group to give chloretone.