Question

How many monochloro derivatives of 3 methyl pentane?

Answer 1

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● Answer - Four

● Explanation-

When 3-methylpentane reacts with chlorine following 4 monochloro derivatives can be seen-

(1) 1-chloro-3-methylpentane
(Relative rate of production-6)

(1) 2-chloro-3-methylpentane
(Relative rate of production-16)

(1) 3-chloro-3-methylpentane
(Relative rate of production-5)

(1) 3-(chloromethyl)pentane
(Relative rate of production-3)

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