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JEE Main 2012 Chemistry question

ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesJEE Main 2012

How many chiral compounds are possible on monochlorination of 2−methyl butane ?

Answer: (2)

Solution

Monochlorination of gives four structural isomers: 1-chloro-2-methylbutane (chiral C-2), 2-chloro-2-methylbutane (achiral),

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