JEE Main Chemistry question

In the dichlorination reaction of propane, a mixture of products is obtained. How many isomers does the mixture contain?

(A)2
(B)3
(C)4Correct
(D)5

Answer: (C)

Solution

Propane, , has two positions available for substitution (C-1/C-3, equivalent, and C-2). Replacing two of its hydrogens with chlorine (dichlorination) can give: 1,1-dichloropropane (both Cl on a terminal carbon), 1,2-dichloropropane (one terminal, one on C-2;

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