Which of the following compounds are gem-dihalides?

(i) Ethylidene chloride

(ii) Ethylene dichloride

(iii) Methylene chloride

(iv) Benzyl chloride

<p><span data-teams="true">This is a multiple choice answer as classified in NCERT Exemplar</span></p><p>Dihaloalkanes with two halogen atoms linked to the same carbon atom are known as gem-dihalides. Alkylidene halides are another name for them. The chemical ethylene dichloride is a vicinal dihalide, meaning that chlorine atoms are linked to neighbouring carbon atoms. There is only one chlorine atom in benzoyl chloride. According to the molecule's nomenclature, ethylidene chloride is a gem-dihalide. The IUPAC terminology for methylene chloride is dichloromethane. Two chlorine atoms are joined to a single carbon atom in this compound.</p><p><strong>Correct Answer:</strong> Option (i) and (iii)</p>

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