BITSAT 2019
- Exam
- BITSAT
- Year
- 2019
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
BITSAT 2019 · Chemistry · Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
In the reaction (X) and (Y) are respectively.
In the reaction and are respectively.

Options
- A

- B

- C

- D

Correct answer
B. 
Step-by-step solution
The given reaction is for preparation of (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.