Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 108

Question: Which of the following reactions gives $ H_2C=C=C=CH_2 $

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Options:

A) $ CH_2Br-CBr=CH_2\xrightarrow{Zn/Ch_3OH} $

B) $ HC\equiv C-CH_2-COOH\underset{40^{o}C}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{Aq.K_2CO_3}}} $

C) $ CH_2Br-C\equiv C-CH_2Br\underset{Heat}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{Zn}}} $

D) $ 2CH_2=CH-CH_2I\underset{{}}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{{}}}} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ CH_2Br-C\equiv C-CH_2Br\underset{\Delta }{\mathop{\xrightarrow{Zn}}} $

$ CH_2=C=C=CH_2 $