Question

Which of the following compound will make precipitate most readily with $AgN{O}_3$ ?

• A. $CC{l}_3.CHO$
• B. $CHC{l}_3$
• C. $C_6{H}_{5}C{H}_{2}Cl$
• D. $C_6{H}_{5}Cl$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Oxidation along with reaction with alcoholic silver nitrate can be used for differentiating between —Cl present on nucleus and on the side chain.