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Compound a reacts with PCI5 to give B wh...

Compound a reacts with `PCI_5` to give B which on treatment with KCN followed by propanic acid as the product. What is A ?

A

Ethane

B

Propane

C

Ethyl chloride

D

Ethyl alcohol

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