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A dihaloalkane X, having formula C3H6Cl2, on hydrolysis gives a compound, that can reduce Tollen's reagent. The compound X is

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1,2-dichloropropane
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1,1-dichloropropane
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1,3-dichloropropane
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2,2-dichloropropane
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Solution

The correct option is C 1,1-dichloropropane
Since, the obtained compound reduces Tollen's reagent, it must be an aldehyde. Thus, it is obvious that both the Cl atoms are present at C1. Hence, the compound 'X' is 1,1- dichloropropane and the reations are as follows.

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