Question
Chemistry Question on Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
DDT is
A
2,2 -di ( p -chlorophenyl) −1,1,1 -trichloroethane
B
2,2 -di ( m -chlorophenyl) −1,1,1 -trichloroethane
C
2,2 -di ( o -chlorophenyl) −1,1,1 -trichloroethane
D
2,2− di ( p -chlorophenyl) −1,1− dichloroethane
Answer
2,2 -di ( p -chlorophenyl) −1,1,1 -trichloroethane
Explanation
Solution
DDT is a organochlorine compound whose IUPAC is 2,2-di (p-chlorophenyl) 1,1,1-trichloroethane.