An organic compound (A) with molecular formula C 2 Cl 3 O 2 H is obtained when (B) reacts with Red P and Cl 2 . The organic compound (B) can be obtained on the reaction of methyl magnesium chloride with dry ice followed by acid hydrolysis.
- Identify A and B
- Write down the reaction for the formation of A from B. What is this reaction called?
- Give any one method by which organic compound B can be prepared from its corresponding acid chloride.
- Which will be the more acidic compound (A) or (B)? Why?
- Write down the reaction to prepare methane from the compound (B).
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