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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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Which of the following compounds will give a white precipitate with alcoholic AgNO3?
Options
A Vinylbenzene
B Chlorobenzene
C Vinyl chloride
D Allyl chloride
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Allyl chloride (CH2=CH-CH2Cl) is an allylic halide and readily ionizes to give a white precipitate of AgCl with alcoholic AgNO3. Vinylbenzene (styrene), chlorobenzene (aryl chloride), and vinyl chloride (vinylic chloride) do not give the precipitate.

Hint

Which type of halide is allylic and reactive towards AgNO3?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1215 of 1999
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