JEE Main 2015 — Hydrocarbons Question with Solution
JEE Main 2015 (10 Apr Online)
Question
A compound with molecular formula , gives a white precipitate on adding silver nitrate solution. on reacting with alcoholic gives compound as the main product. on ozonolysis, gives and . gives Cannizaro reaction, but not aldol condensation. gives aldol condensation, but not Cannizaro reaction. is
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B

Step-by-step explanation
Chlorine attached to tertiary carbon will give alkene (Saytzeff Rule).

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