Among the isomeric alkanes of molecular formula C₅H₁₂, identify the one that on photochemical chlorination yields
Four isomeric monochlorides.

Question

Among the isomeric alkanes of molecular formula C 5 H 12 , identify the one that on photochemical chlorination yields Four isomeric monochlorides.

Philoid · Accepted Answer

To have four isomeric monochlorides, the isomer of the alkane of the molecular formula C₅H₁₂ should contain four different types of H-atoms in it. Therefore, the required isomer is 2-methylbutane. It can be observed that there are four different types of H-atoms labelled as a, b, c, and d in 2-methylbutane as shown below: -

Among the isomeric alkanes of molecular formula C5H12, identify the one that on photochemical chlorination yieldsFour isomeric monochlorides.

Among the isomeric alkanes of molecular formula C₅H₁₂, identify the one that on photochemical chlorination yields
Four isomeric monochlorides.