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Question
How many monochlorination products are possible in the reaction of 2,2-dimethylbutane with chlorine in the presence of ultraviolet light?
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
2,2-Dimethylbutane (CH3-C(CH3)2-CH2-CH3) has two types of hydrogens: the nine equivalent methyl hydrogens (on C1 and the two methyl groups) and the two equivalent methylene hydrogens (on C3). Substitution gives only 2 products.
Hint
How many distinct types of hydrogens are in 2,2-dimethylbutane?