An isomer of `C_(3)H_(6)CI_(2)` on boiling with aqueous `KOH` gives acetone Hence the isomer is

Options

A. 2, 2-dichloropropane
B. 1, 2-dichloropropane
C. 1, 1-dichloropropane
D. 1, 3-dichloropropane

Answer

A

Explanation

`CH_3-overset(Cl)overset(|)underset("2,2dichloropropaneisomer of" C_3H_6Cl_2)underset(Cl)underset(|)(C)-CH_3+underset("aqueous")2KOH overset("boil")underset(-2KCl)(rarr)CH_3-overset(OH)overset(|)underset("Unstable")underset(OH)underset(|)(C)-CH_3 overset(-H_2O)underset(Delta)(rarr)CH_3-overset(O)overset(||)underset("(Acetone)")(C)-CH_3`