A compound A of formula `C_3H_6Cl_2` on reaction with alkali can give B of formula `C_3H_6O` or C of formula `C_3H_4`. B on oxidation gave a compound of the formula `C_3H_5O_2`. C with dilute `H_2SO_4` containing `Hg^(2+)`ion gave D of formula `C_3H_6O` which with bromine and alkali gave the sodium salt of `C_2H_4O_2`. A is:

Options

A. `CH_3CH_2CHCl_2`
B. `CH_3CCl_2CH_3`
C. `CH_2ClCH_2CH_2Cl`
D. `CH_3CHClCH_2Cl`

Answer

A