Hydrocarbons Question 308

Question: Which one gives only one monosubstitution product on chlorination [AIEEE 2003]

Options:

A) n-pentane

B) Neopentane

C) Isopentane

D) n-butane

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ CH_3-\underset{\underset{CH_3}{\mathop{|}}}{\overset{\overset{CH_3}{\mathop{|}}}{\mathop{C-CH_3}}} $ Replaceable hydrogen atoms are present only on 4 primary carbon atoms.

Hence, it gives only are monochloro Substituted product.