Question

Identify all the possible monochloro structural isomers expected to be formed on free
radical monochlorination of (CH3)2CHCH2CH3.​

Answer 1

Answer:

four possible isomers expected to form

1. 1-chloro, 3-methyl butane

2. 2-chloro, 3-methyl butane

3. 2-chloro, 2-methyl butane

4. 1-chloro, 2-methyl butane

Explanation:

1. CH3-CH-CH2-CH2-Cl

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CH3

2. CH3-CH-CH-CH3

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CH3 Cl

Cl

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3. CH3-C-CH2-CH3

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CH3

4. Cl-CH2-CH-CH2-CH3

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CH3