A compound X has molecular formula $C_{2} {Cl}_{3} OH$ . It reduces Fehling solution and on oxidation it gives monocarboxylic acid B. X is

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Chloromethane

Chloroform

Chloroacetic acid

Chloral

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

The compound X reduces Fehling's solution which shows presence of $C H O$ group and also on oxidation it gives monocarboxylic acid. Ethyl alcohol on chlorination gives $C C l_{3} C H O$ (Chloral).

Hence, the correct answer is option (D) Chloral.

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