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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · General Organic Chemistry

Which among the following compounds is a gem-dihalide?

  1. A Ethylidene chloride
  2. B Ethylene dichloride
  3. C Methyl chloride
  4. D Benzyl chloride
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(A) Ethylidene chloride

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Gem-dihalide is a compound that have two halogen atoms on the same carbon atom. Ethylidene chloride is a gem-dihalide. Hence, the correct option is (1).