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Which of the following compounds are gem-dihalides?

A

Ethylidene chloride

B

Ethylene dichloride

C

Methylene chloride

D

Benzyl chloride

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The correct Answer is:
A, C
Gem-dihalides are those halides in which two halogen are bonded to the same carbon atom.
Write the structures of the given compounds.

So ,in option (a) and (c ) two halogen atoms are present on the same carbon atom and they are terme as gem dihalides.
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