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Ethylene dibromide on treating with alcoholic `KOH` gives

A

`C_(2)H_(6)`

B

`CH_(4)`

C

`C_(2)H_(4)`

D

`C_(2)H_(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
d
Alkynes can be prepared by dehydorhalogeneation of alkyl dihalides

Ehylen dibromoid Vinyl bromide Acetylene
Vinyl bromide being less reactive and thus to get better yield a stronger base `NaNH_(2)` is used in second step.
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