MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryOrganic ChemistryAldehydes and ketonesCarbonyl Compounds-Introduction

The formula of chloral is (a)퐶퐻3퐶퐻= 푁퐻퐶6퐻5

B.CH2ClCHO

C.CCl3CHO✓ Correct

D.CHCl2CHO

Explanation

The IUPAC name of chloral is 3,3,3-Trichloroethanal. There are two carbon atoms in the given compound and there are two functional groups in the compound, these are aldehyde and chlorine. So, the formula of chloral is퐶퐶푙3퐶퐻푂.

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