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How many isomeric vicinal-dihalides are possible for the compound having molecular formula C3H6Cl2?

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Solution

The correct option is A 1
CH3Cl|CHCl|CH2
In vicinal-dihalides, the two Cl atoms are present at adjacent positions. In case of C3H6Cl2 only one such structure is possible. Hence, only one vicinal-dihalides is possible for C3H6Cl2.

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