BITSAT2019ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesActual

In the reaction X and Y are respectively.

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The given reaction is for preparation of DDT (dichlorodiphenyl trichloroethane). Complete reaction is given as follows. (i) (ii) Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane (DDT) is prepared by heating chloral and chlorobenzene in 1:2 ratio in the presence of conc. sulphuric acid. DDT is used as an insecticide. It is also used as a mosquito repellant.

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