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Q.

Out of the five isomeric hexanes, the isomer that can give two monochlorinated compounds is:

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a

2,3-Dimethyl butane

b

2-Dimethyl pentane

c

2,2-Dimethyl butane

d

n-Hexane

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The isomeric hexane should have two different types of H atoms and four similar types of H atoms to give two monochlorinated products.

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In 2,3-dimethyl butane, H atoms at positions 'a' and 'b' are the same and at 'b' are the same. So, two positions are available for chlorination.

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