Question

Number of monochloro derivatives obtained when neo-pentane is chlorinated, is

• A. one
• B. two
• C. three
• D. four

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

one

Answer 2

The number of monochloro derivatives of a compound depends upon the type of hydrogen present in the compound. The structure of neo-pentane is $\because$ It contains only one type of hydrogens. $\therefore$ It will give only one monochloro derivative.