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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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DDT is prepared by the reaction of chlorobenzene with (in the presence of conc. H2SO4)
Options
A Chloral
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B Chlorine
C Chloroform
D Carbon tetrachloride
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

DDT is prepared by the condensation of chlorobenzene with chloral (trichloroacetaldehyde, CCl3CHO) in the presence of concentrated H2SO4.

Hint

What aldehyde reacts with chlorobenzene to form DDT?

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