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How many monochlorinated isomers would result from the reaction of chlorine with n-butane in the presence of UV light?
Options
A 2
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B 4
C 6
D 8
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

n-Butane (CH3CH2CH2CH3) has two types of hydrogens: terminal (methyl) and internal (methylene). Chlorination at C1 or C4 gives 1-chlorobutane, and at C2 or C3 gives 2-chlorobutane. Thus, only 2 monochlorinated products are formed.

Hint

How many distinct types of hydrogens are in n-butane?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1062 of 1999
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