Question

Which of the following is chloral?

• A. CCl$_3$CHO
• B. CCl$_3$COCH$_3$
• C. CCl$_3$COCCl$_3$
• D. CCl$_3$CH$_2$OH

Hint:

Chloral (CCl$_3$CHO) is an aldehyde with three chlorine atoms attached to the carbon atom.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Identify chloral.
Chloral is an organic compound with the formula CCl$_3$CHO, consisting of a trichloromethyl group (CCl$_3$) attached to an aldehyde group (CHO). It is commonly used in the synthesis of chloral hydrate.
Step 2: Analyze the options.
- CCl$_3$CHO is the correct structure for chloral. - The other options are different compounds with varying groups attached to the trichloromethyl group but do not represent chloral.
Step 3: Apply to the options.
The correct formula for chloral is (A) CCl$_3$CHO.
Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{CCl}_3\text{CHO}} \]