Question

how many number of monochlorinated products are obtained by3- ethyl pentane ​

Answer 1

When 3-ethyl pentane reacts with chlorine gas in the presence of sunlight, three different monochlorinated products are formed

a. 3-ethyl-1-chloropentane

b. 3-ethyl-2-chloropentane

c. 3-ethyl-3-chloropentane.

The reaction is as follows:

Answer 2

Three different monochlorinated products can be formed from chlorination of 3- ethyl pentane ​in presence of sunlight -

(a). 1-chloro-3-ethylpentane

(b). 2-chloro-3-ethylpentane

(c). 3-chloro-3-ethylpentane

• Major product of this reaction is  3-chloro-3-ethylpentane .
• Three degree carbon is most suitable for positive charge as it stabilized the positive charge .
• At third carbon, chlorination will be most due to its third degree .