MCQ
When primary alcohol is oxidised with chlorine, it produces
  • A
    $HCHO$
  • B
    $C{H_3}CHO$
  • $CC{l_3}CHO$
  • D
    ${C_3}{H_7}CHO$

Answer

Correct option: C.
$CC{l_3}CHO$
c
(c) $C{H_3}C{H_2} - OH + 2C{l_2} \to CC{l_3} - CHO$

Oxidation will occur with chlorination of methyl group.

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