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A is an optically inactive alkyl chloride which on reaction with aqueous KOH gives B. On heating with Cu at 300C gives alkene C. What are A and C?
A is an optically inactive alkyl chloride which on reaction with aqueous KOH gives B. On heating with Cu at 300C gives alkene C. What are A and C?
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Tertiary halides undergo elimination easily.
Updated On: Mar 18, 2026
- CH₃CH₂Cl, CH₂=CH₂
- Me₃CCl, MeCH=CHMe
- Me₃CCl, Me₂C=CH₂
- Me₂CHCH₂Cl, Me₂C=CH₂
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Optical inactivity. tert-butyl chloride is optically inactive.
Step 2: Dehydrohalogenation. Heating gives isobutylene.
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