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A chloro derivative (A) on treatment with zinc - copper couple gives a hydrocarbon with five C atoms. When 'A' is dissolved in ether and treated with sodium, 2,2,5,5-tetramethyl hexane is obtained. What is the original compound 'A' ?

A

1-chloro-2, 2-dimethyl propane

B

1-chloro-2, 2-dimethyl butane

C

1-chloro-2-methyl butane

D

2-chloro-2-methyl butane

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