Chemistry · Isomerism: structural and stereoisomerism

Isopentane on monochlorination gives isomers and out of them are optically activ

Isopentane on monochlorination gives isomers and out of them are optically active :

  • A. 3,1
  • B. 4,2
  • C. 3,2 \)
  • D. 4,1

Step-by-step solution

Isopentane (2-methylbutane) has 4 distinct types of hydrogens, leading to 4 monochlorinated isomers. Among these, 2-(chloromethyl)butane and 3-chloro-2-methylbutane are chiral (optically active), while 2-chloro-2-methylbutane and 4-chloro-2-methylbutane are achiral. Thus, 4 isomers total, 2 optically active.
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