The reaction of ethyl methyl ketone with Cl 2 / excess OH − gives the following major product

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The reaction of ethyl methyl ketone with $\mathrm{Cl}_{2} /$ excess $\mathrm{OH}^{-}$gives the following major product

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A $\mathrm{ClCH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{COCH}_{3}$
B $\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{COCCl}_{3}$
C $\mathrm{ClCH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{COCH}_{2} \mathrm{Cl}$
D $\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CCl}_{2} \mathrm{COCH}_{2} \mathrm{Cl}$

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The correct answer is: $\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{COCCl}_{3}$

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