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The number of all type of isomers of chlorobutane is :

A

2

B

4

C

6

D

5

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To determine the total number of isomers of chlorobutane, we need to consider both structural isomers and stereoisomers. Chlorobutane has the molecular formula C4H9Cl. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Structure of Butane**: Butane (C4H10) has two structural forms: n-butane (a straight chain) and isobutane (a branched chain). 2. **Substituting Chlorine**: We will now substitute a chlorine atom (Cl) for one hydrogen atom (H) in both structural forms of butane. 3. **Structural Isomers of Chlorobutane**: - **n-Butyl Chloride**: Chlorine is attached to the terminal carbon of n-butane. - **sec-Butyl Chloride**: Chlorine is attached to the second carbon of n-butane. - **Isobutyl Chloride**: Chlorine is attached to the terminal carbon of isobutane. - **tert-Butyl Chloride**: Chlorine is attached to the central carbon of isobutane. 4. **Stereoisomers**: - For **sec-butyl chloride**, there is a possibility of having stereoisomers due to the presence of a chiral center. This means sec-butyl chloride can exist in two forms (enantiomers). 5. **Counting All Isomers**: - From n-butane: 1 (n-butyl chloride) - From sec-butane: 1 (sec-butyl chloride) + 2 (due to stereoisomerism) - From isobutane: 1 (isobutyl chloride) + 1 (tert-butyl chloride) - Total: 1 (n-butyl) + 3 (from sec-butyl) + 1 (isobutyl) + 1 (tert-butyl) = 6 isomers. ### Conclusion: The total number of isomers of chlorobutane is **6**.

To determine the total number of isomers of chlorobutane, we need to consider both structural isomers and stereoisomers. Chlorobutane has the molecular formula C4H9Cl. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Structure of Butane**: Butane (C4H10) has two structural forms: n-butane (a straight chain) and isobutane (a branched chain). 2. **Substituting Chlorine**: ...
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