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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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1,1-Dichloropropane reacts with aqueous KOH to give
Options
A 1,1-Propanediol
B Acetaldehyde
Correct Answer
C Propanone
D Propyne
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

1,1-Dichloropropane (CH3CH2-CHCl2) with aqueous KOH gives propanal (CH3CH2CHO) via hydrolysis of the geminal dichloride followed by elimination of HCl.

Hint

What aldehyde is formed from hydrolysis of a geminal dichloride?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1213 of 1999
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