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A compound is formed by the substitututio of two hydrogen atoms by two halogen atoms in propane. What is the number of structural isomers?

A

4

B

3

C

2

D

1

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The correct Answer is:
A
(i) `Cl_2CH-CH_2-CH_3`
(ii) `CH_3-"CC"l_2 - CH_3`
(iii) `ClCH_2-CHCl-CH_3`
(iv) `Cl-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-Cl`
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