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The molecular formula of a saturated compound is C2H4Cl2. This formula permits the existence of two:

A
functional isomers
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position isomers
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optical isomers
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cis-trans isomers
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Solution

The correct option is B position isomers
The IUPAC name of the compounds that exist with the formula C2H4Cl2 are:

1.) 1,1-dichloroethane
2.) 1,2-dichloroethane

They are positional isomers.

Therefore, option B is correct.

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