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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Hunsdiecker reaction is used for the preparation of
Options
A Alkyl chlorides and bromides
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B Alkyl nitrates and nitrites
C Ketenes
D Alcohols
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The Hunsdiecker reaction is used for the preparation of alkyl halides (specifically alkyl bromides and chlorides) from silver carboxylates.

Hint

What class of compounds is prepared by the Hunsdiecker reaction?

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