Propene is treated with $C l_{2} / C C l_{4}$ . The product formed is

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Solution

The correct option is C
Addition of halogens to alkenes is an example of electrophilic addition reaction. It involves cyclic halonium ion formation.
Addition of $X_{2}$ to an alkene is an anti addition.
$X_{2}$ addition to an unsymmetrical alkene generates only a racemic mixture.
Propene is a unsymmterical alkene so their products are optically active but due to opposite configuration they form racemic mixtures.

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