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Among the isomeric alkanes of molecular formula C5H12, identify the one that on photochemical chlorination yields a single monochloride. - Chemistry

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Among the isomeric alkanes of molecular formula C5H12, identify the one that on photochemical chlorination yields a single monochloride.

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Solution

\[\begin{array}{cc}
\phantom{...}\ce{CH3}\\
|\\
\ce{CH3 - C - CH3}\\
|\\
\phantom{...}\ce{\underset{Neopentane}{CH3}}
\end{array}\]

All the H-atoms of neopentane are equivalent, so replacing any H-atom gives the same product.

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Chapter 6: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes - Intext Question [Page 167]

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NCERT Chemistry Part 1 and 2 [English] Class 12
Chapter 6 Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
Intext Question | Q 6.4 (i) | Page 167
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