Identify A, B, C in the following reaction : CH_3COCH_3 H_2 A SOCl_2 B KOH/alc. C

MHT CET Chemistry question

Identify A, B, C in the following reaction :

(A), ,
(B), , Correct
(C)\mathrm{CH_{3}CH_{2}CH_{2}OH}, \mathrm{CH_{3}CH_{2}CH_{2}Cl}, \mathrm{CH_{3}CH_{2}CH_{2}OH}
(D)\mathrm{CH_{3}CH_{2}CH_{2}OH}, \mathrm{CH_{3}CH_{2}CH_{2}Cl},

Answer: (B)

Hydrogenation of acetone gives 2-propanol (A), converts it to 2-chloropropane (B) and alcoholic KOH eliminates HCl to give

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