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Which of the following will react with water?

A

`Cl_(3)C CHO`

B

`CHCl_(3)`

C

`C Cl_(4)`

D

`Cl_(2)CH_(2)CH_(2)Cl` ?

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The correct Answer is:
A
Chloral takes up one molecule of `H_(2)O` to form chloral hydrate because of the presence of three electron withdrawing Cl atoms on the carbon atom adjacent to the carbonyl group which becomes electron deficient. Therefore can attack.
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