Which reagent is used for the following conversion?
R−CH2−Cl|C|Cl−R⟶R−C≡C−R,
A
Na
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B
aq. KOH
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C
alcoholic KOH followed by NaNH2
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D
Zn
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Solution
The correct option is C alcoholic KOH followed by NaNH2 Vicinal dihalides on dehydrohalogenation gives alkynes. The reagents used for the conversion are alcoholic KOH followed by sodaamide.