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Question
2,2-Dichloropropane reacts with aqueous KOH to give
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
2,2-Dichloropropane (CH3-CCl2-CH3) with aqueous KOH undergoes hydrolysis of the geminal dichloride to give acetone (CH3-CO-CH3) via elimination of HCl to form an enol, which tautomerizes.
Hint
What ketone is formed from hydrolysis of a geminal dichloride?