Of the five isomeric hexanes, the isomer which can give two monochlorinated compounds is

Options

A. 2-methylpentane
B. 2,2-dimethylbutane
C. 2,3-dimethylbutane
D. n-hexane

Answer

C

Explanation

(a) 2-methyl pentane `overset(Cl_2)(to)` five types of monochlorinated compounds
(b) 2-methyl butane`overset(Cl_2)(to)` three types of monochlorinated compounds
(c ) 2-methyl butane`overset(Cl_2)(to)` two types of monochlorinated compounds
(d) n-hexane `overset(Cl_2)(to)` three types of monochlorinated compounds