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Question

A hydrocarbon with molecular formula $C_8H_{18}$ gives only one monochloro derivative, on chlorination. The compound is

A

n-octane

B

iso-octane

C

2,2,4-trimethylpentane

D

2,2,3,3-tetramethylbutane.

Answer

2,2,3,3-tetramethylbutane.

Explanation

Solution

Compound in which all hydrogen atoms are equivalent will form one monochloro derivative, which is 2,2,3,3-tetramethylbutane.