. Which of the following is an example

of vic - dihalide?

A: Dichloromethane

B: 1 , 2 - Dichloroethane

C: Ethylidene chloride

D: Allyl chloride

Explanation:

Vicinal dihalides are compounds that have two halogen groups attached to adjacent carbons.

The structure of each of the given compounds is:

A:CH₂C1₂

B:CH₂C1 - C1CH₂

C:CH₃ - CHC1₂

D:CH₂= CHCH₂C1

Thus, 1,2-dichloroethane is the only example of vic-dihalide amongst the given compounds.

Final Answer:

The correct option is B: 1,2-Dichloroethane

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