Question 50
Alkanoic Acids and EstersWhich of the following are the products of the reaction between CH3COOH and Cl2 in sunlight?
- A.ClCH2COOH + HCl
- B.CH3COCl + HOCl
- C.CH3COOCl + HCl
- D.CH3COCl + H2O.
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Answer: A (ClCH2COOH + HCl)
Explanation
In sunlight chlorine substitutes a hydrogen on the CH3 group, giving chloroethanoic acid, ClCH2COOH, and HCl.