Hydrocarbons 1 Question 6

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6. How many chiral compounds are possible on mono chlorination of 2-methyl butane?

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3e0f7ab6f6a50373c3f2dbda6ca2533482a77bed (a) 2

(b) 4

(c) 6

(d) 8

(2004, 1 M)

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 6. (a)

Solution:

Out of the four products formed above, II and IV are chiral, produced in pairs, giving total of six mono-chlorination products.