A compound $A$ with molecular formula $C_{10}H_{13}Cl$, gives a white precipitate on adding silver nitrate…

A compound $A$ with molecular formula $C_{10}H_{13}Cl$, gives a white precipitate on adding silver nitrate solution. $A$ on reacting with alcoholic $KOH$ gives compound $B$ as the main product. $B$ on ozonolysis, gives $C$ and $D$. $C$ gives Cannizaro reaction, but not aldol condensation. $D$ gives aldol condensation, but not Cannizaro reaction. $A$ is

Solution

Chlorine attached to tertiary carbon will give alkene (Saytzeff Rule).

Asked in: JEE Main 2015 (10 Apr Online)

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