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An optically active compound with a molecular formula of C7H15Br reacts with aqueous KOH to give a racemic mixture of products.

Important Questions on Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

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The following reaction gives two products: C6H5CH2CHClC6H5 Heatalc. KOH
Explain the formation of the products and write their structures.
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Account for the following: Use of DDT was banned in United States in 1973.
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Alkyl halides prefer to undergo dehydrohalogenation in the presence of a strong base such as Na metal, instead of undergoing Wurtz reaction.

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What happens, when ethyl chloride is treated with aqueous KCN?
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Chlorobenzene is subjected to hydrolysis.