The final product obtained by distilling ethyl alcohol with an excess of chlorine and $Ca(OH)_2$ is:

  • A
    $CH_3CHO$
  • B
    $CCl_3CHO$
  • C
    $CHCl_3$
  • D
    $(CH_3)_2O$

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