NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
What is the molecule ZnX 2 that is lost during the dehalogenation of vicinal dihalides?
Options
- AZinc iodide
- BZinc bromide
- CZinc chloride
- DZinc fluoride
Correct answer
B. Zinc bromide
Step-by-step solution
Vicinal dihalides lose a molecule of ZnBr 2 when treated with zinc metal.