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Identify substrate 'A' in the following reaction. 2nA Dimethyl cadmium → 2n Propanone + n Cadmium chloride}

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Dialkyl cadmium reagents are used to synthesize ketones from acyl chlorides.
Updated On: Apr 28, 2026
  • Ethyl chloride
  • Ethylene dichloride
  • Ethanoyl chloride
  • Ethylidene dichloride
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The Correct Option is A

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