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A dihalogen derivative (A) of a hydrocarbon having two carbon atoms reacts with alcoholic potash and forms another hydrocarbon which gives a red precipitate with ammoniacal cuprous chloride. Compound A gives an aldehyde when treated with aqueous KOH. Write down the name and formula for the organic compound.

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To solve the given problem, we need to identify the dihalogen derivative (A) of a hydrocarbon with two carbon atoms and analyze its reactions to find the final organic compound. Let's break this down step by step. ### Step 1: Identify the Dihalogen Derivative (A) The problem states that compound A is a dihalogen derivative of a hydrocarbon with two carbon atoms. The simplest dihalogen derivative with two carbon atoms is **1,1-dichloroethane**. **Structure of 1,1-dichloroethane:** ``` Cl ...
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