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A compound A has a molecular formula `C_(2)Cl_(3)OH`, It reduces Fehling solution and on oxidation produces a monocarboxylic acid B. A can also be obtained by the action of `Cl_(2)` on Ethanol. A is

A

Chloral hydrate

B

`CHCl_(3)`

C

`CH_(3)Cl`

D

Chloroacetic acid.

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As it reduces Fehling solution, so it contains aldehyde group. It is chloral `Cl_(3)C-CHO` since it is obtained by the action of `Cl_(2)` on ethanol.
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