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Chemistry Question on Chemistry of organic compounds

An organic compound A (C4H9Cl) on reaction with Na/diethyl ether gives a hydrocarbon which on monochlorination gives only one chloro derivative then, A is

A

Isobutyl chloride

B

Secondary butyl chloride

C

Tertiary butyl chloride

D

n-butyl chloride

Answer

Tertiary butyl chloride

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (C) : Tertiary butyl chloride.