Question
Question: Trichloroacetaldehyde was subjected to Cannizzaro's reaction by using NaOH. The mixture of the produ...
Trichloroacetaldehyde was subjected to Cannizzaro's reaction by using NaOH. The mixture of the products contains sodium trichloroacetate ion and another compound. The other compound is
A
2, 2, 2–Trichloroethanol
B
Trichloromethanol
C
2, 2, 2–Trichloropropanol
D
Chloroform
Answer
2, 2, 2–Trichloroethanol
Explanation
Solution
The cannizzaro product of given reaction yields 2, 2, 2-trichloroethanol.
