Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 45

Question: Which of the following would be produced when acetylene reacts with HCl

[MH CET 1999]

Options:

A) $ CH_3CH_2Cl $

B) $ CH_3CHCl_2 $

C) $ CHCl=CHCl $

D) $ CH_2=CHCl $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ CH\equiv CH+HCl\to CH_2=CHCl\xrightarrow{+HCl}CH_3CHCl_2 $