A compound A has the molecular formula C5H9Cl. It does not react with bromine in carbon tetrachloride. On treatment with strong base it produces a single compound B. B has a molecular formula C5H8 and reacts with bromine in carbon tetrachloride. Ozonolysis of B produces a compound C which has a molecular formula C5H8O2. Which of the following structures is that of A?
The reaction of an alkyl halide with KOH (alc) -
- elimination reaction takes place and produces alkenes.
answer is
Therefore, Option(2) is correct.