Which of the following is an example of

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Question:

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

Options:

Dichloromethane

1,2-Dichloroethane

Ethylidene chloride

Allyl Chloride

Correct Answer:

1,2-Dichloroethane

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → 1,2-Dichloroethane

A vicinal dihalide (vic-dihalide) is a compound in which:

Two halogen atoms are attached to two adjacent carbon atoms.

General structure: