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

A compound X has a molecular formula C_(2)Cl_(3)OH. It reduces Fehling

1.	A compound X has a molecular formula C_(2)Cl_(3)OH. It reduces Fehling solution and on oxidation produces a monocarboxylic acid Y. X can also be obtained by the action of Cl_(2) on Ethanol. X is
Answer» Chloral `CHCl_(3)` `CH_(3)CL` Chloroacetic acid Solution :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