Q. When $CHCl_{3}$ is boiled with NaOH, it gives
A) Formic acid
B) Trihydroxy methane
C) Acetylene
D) Sodium formate
Explanation
(d)
$CHCl_{3} + 4NaOH \rightarrow HCOONa + 3NaCl + 2H_{2}O$
(aq) sodium formate
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