CBSE 2023 · Region 4 · Set 1 · Q19 · 2 marks
An alkyl halide (A) of molecular formula $\displaystyle \mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{13} \mathrm{Cl}$ on treatment with alcoholic KOH gives two isomeric alkenes (B) and (C) of molecular formula $\displaystyle \mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{12}$. Both alkenes on hydrogenation give $\displaystyle 2,3$-dimethylbutane. Write the structures of (A), (B) and (C).
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