A dihalogen derivative (A) with three C-atoms gives a hydrocarbon (B) on reacting with alc KOH. (B) gives a white precipitate with Tollen’s reagent. (A) on heating with aqueous KOH gives a ketone. Compound (A) is:

Options

A. 1,1-Dihalo propane
B. 1,2-Dihalopropane
C. 2,2-Dihalopropane
D. 1,3-Dihalopropane

Answer

C