Compound A of formula `C_(8)H_(18)` forms mainly 3-chloro 2,2,3-tri methyl penetane on monohalogenation. The compund (A) is
Compound A of formula `C_(8)H_(18)` forms mainly 3-chloro 2,2,3-tri methyl penetane on monohalogenation. The compund (A) is
A. n-octane
B. 2-methyl heptane
C. 3-methyl heptane
D. 2,2,3-trimethyl penatane
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Correct Answer - D
Comounds (d) is
`CH_(3)-underset(CH_(3)) underset(|) overset(CH_(3) ) overset(|)C-overset(CH_(3)) overset(|)(CH)-CH_(2)-CH_(3)`
contaisn only on `3^(@)` on monohalogenation gives mainly
`CH_(3)-underset(CH_(3)) underset(|) overset(CH_(3) ) overset(|)C-overset(CH_(3)) overset(|)(CX)-CH_(2)-CH_(3)`
Ease of abstraction of hydrogen is `3^(@) gt 2^(@) gt 1^(@) H`
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