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The racemic -2,3-dibromopentane on react...

The racemic `-2,3-`dibromopentane on reaction with `KI` in acetone give `:`

A

`E-`Pent `-2-`ene

B

`Z-`Pent `-2-2`ene

C

`Both `(a)` and `(b)`

D

None

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The correct Answer is:
c
`2,2-`Dibromopentane, meso isomer is not possible, since the two terminal groups are different.
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