Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 10

Question: Identify Z in $ CH_3CH_2CH_2Br\xrightarrow{aq.NaOH}X $ $ \xrightarrow{Al_2O_3}Y\xrightarrow{Cl_2/H_2O}Z $

Options:

A) Mixture of $ CH_3CHClCH_2Cl $ and $ CH_3CHOHCH_2Cl $

B) $ CH_3CHOHCH_2Cl $

C) $ CH_3CHClCH_2OH $

D) $ CH_3CHClCH_2Cl $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

[b] $ CH_3CH_2CH_2Br\xrightarrow{aq.NaoH} $

$ CH_3CH_2CH_2OH\xrightarrow[heat]{Al_2O_3} $

$ CH_3CH=CH_2\xrightarrow{Cl_2/H_2O}CH_3.CHOH.CH_2Cl $