Question

Identify the compound $'X'$ in the following reaction:
$CH_{3} NO_{2} \xrightarrow[\text{Excess}]{Cl_{2}/NaOH} X$

• A. $ClCH _{2} NO _{2}$
• B. $Cl _{2} CHNO _{2}$
• C. $Cl _{3} CNO _{2}$
• D. $CH _{3} Cl$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Correct answer is (c) $Cl _{3} CNO _{2}$