JEE Main Chemistry question

Among these, only two isomeric monochloro derivatives are possible for

(A)*n*-Pentane
(B)Benzene
(C)2,2-Dimethylpropane (neopentane)
(D)2-Methylpropane (isobutane)Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

A compound with exactly two chemically distinct hydrogen environments gives exactly two constitutionally different monochlorination products. 2-Methylpropane (isobutane), (CH)CH, has nine equivalent primary hydrogens (on its three methyl groups) and one distinct tertiary

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