Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 13

Question: 2, 6 - Dimethylheptane on monochlorination produces–. derivatives

[DPMT 2001]

Options:

A) 5

B) 6

C) 3

D) 4

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Because $ CH_3-\underset{CH_3}{\mathop{\underset{|}{\mathop{C}}H}}-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-\underset{CH_3}{\mathop{\underset{|}{\mathop{C}}H}}-CH_3 $ has four methyl groups on the corner so it can produce for derivatives.