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8 August, 07:42

How many monochloro constitutional isomers would the reaction of 2-methylbutane with chlorine in the presence of light produce?

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  1. 8 August, 07:50
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    There are 4 monochloro isomers possible

    Explanation:

    The monochlorination of 2-methyl butane has 4 monochloro isomers, with different grade of abundance.

    33 % 2-chloro-3-methylbutane

    30 % 1-chloro-2-methylbutane

    22 % 2-chloro-2-methylbutane

    15 % 1-chloro-3-methylbutane.

    33 % 2-chloro-3-methylbutane is the most stable; 15 % 1-chloro-3-methylbutane is the less stable.

    Of those 4 monochloro isomers, there are two chiral compounds possible

    ⇒ 2-chloro-2-methylbutane

    ⇒ 2-chloro-3-methylbutane.
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