Two isomeric compound 'A' and 'B' have the formula `C_(3)H_(6)Cl_(2)`. With aq KOH solution'A' gives propionaldehyde and 'B' gives acetone. Than 'A' and 'B' are

Options

A. `CH_(3)-C Cl_(2)-CH_(3)` and `CH_(3)-CH_(2)-CHCl_(2)`
B. `CH_(3)-CHCl-CHCl_(2)` and `CH_(3)-CH_(2)-CHCl_(2)`
C. `CH_(3)-CH_(2)-CHCl_(2)` and `CH_(3)- C Cl_(2)-CH_(3)`
D. `CH_(3)-CHCl-CHCl_(2)` and `CH_(3)-C Cl_(2)-CH_(3)`

Answer

3

Explanation

Terminal geminal dihalides gives aldehydes and that of other geminal dihalides gives ketones with aq. KOH A)
B) `C-overset(CI)overset(|)underset(CI)underset(|)C-C`