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Which of the following is an example of vic-dihalide?

A
Dichloromethane
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1 , 2-Dichloroethane
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Ethylidene chloride
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Allyl chloride
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Solution

The correct option is A 1 , 2-Dichloroethane
Vicinal dihalides compounds that have halogen on adjacent carbons, are prepared by reaction between a halogen and an alkene. 1, 2- Dichloroethane leads all other organohalogen compounds in terms of its annual production which averages to 20 million tons per year.
CH2=CH2+Cl2ClCH2CH4Cl
ethylne chlorine 1, 2- Dichloroethane

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