Hydrocarbons 2 Question 17

17. The maximum number of isomers (including stereoisomers) that are possible on mono-chlorination of the following compound, is $\mathrm{CH}{3} \mathrm{CH}{2} \mathrm{CH}\left(\mathrm{CH}{3}\right) \mathrm{CH}{2} \mathrm{CH}_{2}$

(2011)

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 17. (c)

Solution:

  1. Cyclohexanol on treatment with concentrated $\mathrm{H}{3} \mathrm{PO}{4}$ undergo acid catalysed dehydration giving cyclohexene.