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Question

Which one of the following gives only one monochloro derivative?

$neo$ -Pentane

$n$ -Hexane

$2$ -Methylpentane

$3$ -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.

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