Question

During the dichlorination of propane, four products are obtained A,B,C and D with the formula $C_3{H}_{6}C{l}_2$ and were isolated. Each of them were further chlorinated to give trichloro products, $C_3{H}_{5}C{l}_3$. If A gave only one trichloro product, B gave two and both C & D gave three, which of the following is/are true?

• A. The structure of A is
• B. The structure of B is
• C. The structure of C & D can be
• D. The structure of C & D can be

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B The structure of B is
C The structure of C & D can be






We can conclude that (i) and (iii) may be (C) or (D), (ii) is (A) and (iv) is (B).