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A halogen compound A on hydrolysis with dil. Alkali followed by acidification gives acetic acid. The compound A is

A

`CH_3"CCl"_3`

B

`CH_3CHCl_2`

C

`ClCH_2CH_2Cl`

D

`ClCH_2CHCl_2`

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