MCQ
Which one gives only one monosubstitution product on chlorination
  • A
    $n-$ pentane
  • Neopentane
  • C
    Isopentane
  • D
    n-butane

Answer

Correct option: B.
Neopentane
b
(b) $\begin{array}{*{20}{c}}
  {\,\,\,\,\,\,\,C{H_3}} \\ 
  | \\ 
  {C{H_3} - C - C{H_3}} \\ 
  | \\ 
  {\,\,\,C{H_3}} 
\end{array}$

Replaceable hydrogen atoms are present only on $4$ primary carbon atoms. Hence, it gives only are monochloro Substituted product.

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