How will you synthesis D.D.T. from chlorobenzene?
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DDT which stands for p,p'-dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane is prepared by heating chlorobenzene with chloral also known as 2,2,2-trichloroethanal in the presence of concentrated sulphuric acid.
DDT is a white crystalline solid which is insoluble in water but highly soluble in organic solvents. DDT is non-biodegradable which is generally used to manufacture contact insecticide.
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