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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Question:

Identify the correct naming of the compound from the following?

Options:

Ethylidene chloride

Ethylene dichloride

1,2-Dichloroethane

Vic-dichloride

Correct Answer:

Ethylidene chloride

Explanation:

The given compound is a dihaloalkane with both the halogens on the same carbon atom. These are also known as gem-dihalides or alkylidene halides.