A dihalo alkane P, having formula `C_(3)H_(6)Cl_(2),` on hydrolysis gives a compound, that can reduce Tollen's reagent. The compound P is

Options

A. 1,2-dichloropropane
B. 1,1-dichloropropane
C. 1,3-dichloropropane
D. 2,2-dichloropropane

Answer

B

Explanation

Since , the obtained compound reduces Tollen's reagent , it must be an aldehyde . Thus , it is obvisou that both the -Cl atoms are present at `C_(1)`.Hence , the compound 'X' is 1,1-dichloropropane and the reactions are as follows