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A compound A has a molecular formula C2Cl3OH. It reduces Fehling solution and on oxidation gives a monocarboxylic acid (B). A is obtained by action of chlorine on ethyl alcohol. A is :

A

Methyl chloride

B

Monochloroacetic acid

C

Chloral

D

Chloroform

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