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The compound 'X yeas boiled under reflux for some time with a solution of sodium hydroxide. The solution was cooled, acidified with dilute nitric acid and then silver nitrate solution was added, a thick precipitate was formed, which one is incorrect as 'X' ?

A) \[C{{H}_{3}}COCl\]            

B) \[{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}C{{H}_{2}}Cl\]

C) \[C{{H}_{2}}ClCOOH\]      

D) \[{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}Cl\]

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

The thick white precipitate is of AgCl, that is due to liberation of \[C{{l}^{-}}\]but it can?t release by