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Compound A has a molecular formula `C_(2)Cl_(3)OH`. It reduces Fehling's solution and on oxidation, it gives a monocarboxylic acid B. If A is obtained by the action of chlorine on ethyl alcohol, then compound A is

A

Chloral

B

`CHCl_(3)`

C

`CH_(3)`CN

D

Chloroacetic acid

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