Number of monochloro derivatives obtained when neo-pentane chlorinated

Options

A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four

Answer

A

Explanation

The number of monochloro derivatives of a compound depends upon the type of hydrogen atom present in the compound. In neo-pentane, only one type of H-atom is present and hence it will give only one monochloro derivative.
`underset("neo - pentane")(H_(3)C-overset(CH_(3))overset("| ")underset(CH_(3))underset("| ")"C "-CH_(3))overset(Cl_(2))rarr underset("neo- pentyl chloride")(H_(3)C-overset(CH_(3))overset("| ")underset(CH_(3))underset("| ")"C "-CH_(2)Cl)`