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A compound, C7H13Cl, is reacted with sodium ethoxide and gives a single elimination product, C7H12. Treatment with ozone followed by zinc and water gives the compound below. Identify the original compound.

A. 2-chloro-1,1-dimethylcyclopentane.
B. 1-chloro-1,2-dimethylcyclopentane.
C. 4-chloro-1,2-dimethylcyclopentane.
D. 2-chloro-1,3-dimethylcyclopentane.

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Answer:2-chloro-1,3-dimethylcyclopentane

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