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The compound formed on heating chlorobenzene with chloral in the presence of concentrated sulphuric acid is |
Gammexane DDT Freon Hexachloroethane |
DDT |
The answer is (2) DDT. The compound formed on heating chlorobenzene with chloral in the presence of concentrated sulphuric acid is DDT. The reaction is as follows: DDT is an insecticide that was used extensively in the 20th century. However, it is now known to be harmful to the environment and to human health, and its use has been banned in many countries. The other compounds in the answer choices are:
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