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Chemistry Question on Hydrocarbons

What is the product formed when acetylene reacts with hypochlorous acid ?

A

CH3COClCH_3COCl

B

ClCH2CHOClCH_2CHO

C

Cl2CHCHOCl_2CHCHO

D

ClCH2CHOOHClCH_2CHOOH

Answer

Cl2CHCHOCl_2CHCHO

Explanation

Solution

HC≡CH+2HOCl−>HC \equiv CH + 2HOCl {->} [CHCl2−CH(OH)2]−>[H2O]CHCl2CHODichloroacetaldehyde[CHCl_2-CH(OH)_2] {->[H_2O]} \underset{\text{Dichloroacetaldehyde}}{CHCl_2CHO}