A compound A with molecular formula $\mathrm{C}_{10} \mathrm{H}_{13} \mathrm{Cl}$ gives a white precipitate on adding silver nitrate solution. A on reacting with alcoholic KOH gives compound B as the main product. B on ozonolysis gives Cannizaro reaction but not aldol condensation. D gives aldol…

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A compound A with molecular formula $\mathrm{C}_{10} \mathrm{H}_{13} \mathrm{Cl}$ gives a white precipitate on adding silver nitrate solution. A on reacting with alcoholic KOH gives compound B as the main product. B on ozonolysis gives Cannizaro reaction but not aldol condensation. D gives aldol condensation but not Cannizaro reaction. A is:

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The compound of choice (a) satisfies the given reactions. .

A compound A with molecular formula $\mathrm{C}_{10} \mathrm{H}_{13} \mathrm{Cl}$ gives a white precipitate…

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