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Question

Which one of the following given only one monochloro derivative?

A

neo-Pentane

B

n-Hexane

C

2-Methylpentane

D

3-Methylpentane

Answer

neo-Pentane

Explanation

Solution

: neo-pentane or 2,2-dimethylpropane has only primary hydrogen hence it can give only monochloro derivative. All other compounds have $1{^\circ},2{^\circ}$ and $3{^\circ}$ hydrogens hence they give mono, di or trisubstituted products.