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Question

When chlorine is passed through propene at $400^{\circ} C,$ which is the following is formed?

A

PVC

B

Allyl chloride

C

Nickel chloride

D

1,2-dichloro ethane

Answer

Allyl chloride

Explanation

Solution

When chlorine gas is reacted with propene at high temperature $(400^\circ C)$ , then substitution takes place in place of addition reaction. Hence, allyl chloride is formed