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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Which of the following reagents can be used to distinguish between chlorobenzene and allyl chloride?
Options
A H2/Ni
B Br2 in CCl4
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C Zn/HCl
D NH2NH2
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Allyl chloride (CH2=CH-CH2Cl) contains a C=C double bond and will decolorize bromine in CCl4. Chlorobenzene does not have a double bond and will not decolorize bromine.

Hint

Which reagent tests for unsaturation?

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