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Which of the following statements is wrong?

Options

  1. AEthyl chloride on reduction with Zn - Cu couple and alcohol gives ethane.
  2. BThe reaction of methyl magnesium bromide with acetone gives butanol-2.
  3. CAlkyl halides follow the following reactivity sequence on reaction with alkenes. R - I > R - Br > R - Cl > R -
  4. DC ₂ H ₄ Cl ₂ may exist in two isomeric forms

Correct answer

B. The reaction of methyl magnesium bromide with acetone gives butanol-2.

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