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In the following reaction sequence, the products B and C so formed, both give same product (±) epichlorohydrin, when reacted with base NaOH.


Products B and C are positional isomers.
Select the true option(s) from the following about epichlorohydrin.

A
It is a halohydrin
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B
It is an epoxide
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C
CH3CH2O attacks on carbon attached to Cl to give
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D
CH3CH2O attacks on less hindered carbon attached to O to give
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Solution

The correct options are
B It is an epoxide
D CH3CH2O attacks on less hindered carbon attached to O to give
The product A formed by radical chain mechanism.

Explanation:
(a) Halohydrin is βhalo alcohol, so it is not halohydrin.
(b) It is an epoxide.
(c) CH3CH2O attacks on less hindered carbon attached to O to give compound in option (d).

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